Macron Signals Quiet Push to Reopen Channels with Putin, Despite Kremlin's 'Lack of Will' for Peace
French President Emmanuel Macron has revealed that behind-the-scenes technical work is underway to re-establish contact with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, nearly four years into the Ukraine war. While emphasizing continued support for Kyiv, Macron admitted Moscow shows no real desire for a ceasefire, framing the move as a necessary European diplomatic initiative.