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France's Macron says Russia must accept Ukraine 30-day ceasefire proposal

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Posted on March 14, 2025

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· Last updated: January 24, 2026

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France's Macron says Russia must accept Ukraine 30-day ceasefire proposal

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PARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that Russia must accept a proposed 30-day ceasefire deal put forward by the United States and Ukraine. Macron added he had discussed

Macron Calls for Russian Acceptance of Ukraine Ceasefire

PARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that Russia must accept a proposed 30-day ceasefire deal put forward by the United States and Ukraine.

Macron added he had discussed the situation on Friday with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Zelenskiy, speaking in his nightly video address, said he and Macron had discussed the "state of diplomacy, the possibilities that exist and the...technical aspects of overseeing a ceasefire".

Zelenskiy said that in all these matters, "we have clear support from France".

(Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta, Michel Rose and Ron Popeski; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne)

Key Takeaways

Macron urges Russia to accept a 30-day ceasefire proposal.
The proposal is backed by the United States and Ukraine.
Macron discussed the situation with UK and Ukraine leaders.
Zelenskiy confirms France's support for the ceasefire.
Diplomatic and technical aspects of the ceasefire were discussed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?

The main topic is the proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, which France's President Macron urges Russia to accept.

Who supports the ceasefire proposal?

The ceasefire proposal is supported by the United States, Ukraine, and France.

What did Zelenskiy discuss with Macron?

Zelenskiy discussed the state of diplomacy and technical aspects of overseeing a ceasefire with Macron.

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