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Kremlin says France was the one who asked for Macron call with Putin after almost three-year pause

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Posted on July 2, 2025

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Kremlin says France was the one who asked for Macron call with Putin after almost three-year pause

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MOSCOW (Reuters) -The Kremlin said on Wednesday that it was France that asked for French President Emmanuel Macron to speak by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin after a pause of nearly three

Kremlin Confirms France Initiated Macron-Putin Call After Long Pause

The two leaders spoke on Tuesday and discussed the Iran-Israel conflict and Ukraine, the first such exchange between the two men since September 2022.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the call had lasted for more than two hours.

(Reporting by Anastasia Lyrchikova; Writing by Lucy PapachristouEditing by Andrew Osborn)

Key Takeaways

France requested the call with Putin.
Discussion topics included Iran-Israel and Ukraine.
First call between Macron and Putin since 2022.
The call lasted over two hours.
Kremlin confirmed the substantive nature of the call.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who initiated the phone call between Macron and Putin?

The Kremlin stated that it was France that requested the call between President Emmanuel Macron and President Vladimir Putin.

When did Macron and Putin last speak before this call?

The last conversation between Macron and Putin took place in September 2022, marking a significant pause in their communications.

What topics were discussed during the call?

During their conversation, Macron and Putin discussed the Iran-Israel conflict as well as the situation in Ukraine.

How long did the call between Macron and Putin last?

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reported that the call lasted for more than two hours.

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