Macron ‘still open to dialogue with Putin’ if it helps to bring peace

French President Emmanuel Macron said he was open to speaking to Vladimir Putin. Picture: Omar Havana/AP

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday he would still consider talking to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin if it helps create a sustainable peace between Ukraine and Russia.

Mr Macron and Mr Putin enjoyed a good working relationship before Russia invaded its neighbour in February 2022.