French President Emmanuel Macron has said that only the Ukrainian people can negotiate the terms of a lasting peace for their country, and France is ready to support Ukrainians in this. — Ukrinform.

French President Emmanuel Macron said that only Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could negotiate on behalf of his country, warning in a newspaper interview on Friday against a peace deal with the Russian President Vladimir Putin that could have repercussions for the world.

In Europe, concerns are growing about the outcomes of potential talks between representatives of Russia and the USA. French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized that negotiations regarding Ukraine's future can only be conducted by the Ukrainians themselves.

Russian officials and state media took a triumphant tone Thursday after President Donald Trump jettisoned three years of U.S. policy and announced he would likely meet soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate a peace deal in the almost three-year war in Ukraine.

In Europe, concerns are growing about the potential outcomes of talks between representatives of Russia and the USA. French President Emmanuel Macron emphasised that negotiations regarding Ukraine's future can only be conducted by the Ukrainians themselves.