Putin's readiness to speak with Macron 'welcome,' says French presidency

Russia's President Vladimir Putin (R) gestures during a joint press conference with France's President Emmanuel Macron in Moscow, on February 7, 2022. THIBAULT CAMUS / AFP

The French presidency on Sunday, January 21, welcomed that Russian President Vladimir Putin was ready to speak with Emmanuel Macron, after the French leader said Europe should reach out to Russia again over ending the war in Ukraine.

"It is welcome that the Kremlin has publicly agreed to this approach. We will decide in the coming days on the best way to proceed," the Elysée said.

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