(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) French President Emmanuel Macron has said he maintains regular
communication with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, trend reports citing tass .
'I always maintain regular discussions and direct contact with
President Putin, because I believe that the best way to reengage is
to preserve this direct channel,' he said in an interview with CBS
that was aired on Sunday. 'Isolation is the worst thing.'
When asked how the conflict will end, Macron said, 'this is the
Ukrainians to decide it. The only way to find a solution would be
through negotiations. I don't see a military option on the
ground.'
Macron said he isn't engaged in any back-channel negotiations
with Russia and Ukraine.
'I'm never engaged in back-channel process. I always endorse
what I do. Each time I spoke with President Putin, I just made it
clear and public and well-known,' he said.
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