Paris, France – French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed that Geneva host a peace summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Zelensky.
This coincides with European leaders discussing security guarantees for Ukraine. This discussion followed their meeting with US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday, Monday, at the White House.
Macron said on Tuesday that the country hosting this meeting is supposed to be neutral.
Therefore, the French President proposed that the city of Geneva in Switzerland be chosen.
security assurances
He explained that European countries will begin working today on security guarantees.
Macron indicated that the Europeans will do their best to hold the Russian-Ukrainian meeting soon. It may take place within the next few days or perhaps weeks.
crucial days
Macron considered that “the next fifteen days are very decisive.”
“For us, it is very important to complete the work with the Americans and confirm the security guarantees,” he said.
For its part, Switzerland confirmed that it would grant Putin immunity if he visited to hold a peace meeting. He has been issued a warrant by the International Court.
وكانت مصادر سياسية ألمحت إلى إمكانية عقد اللقاء بين بوتين وزيلينسكي خلال أسبوعين.
While the Kremlin has not issued any position on this meeting.
While Zelensky confirmed his readiness to sit down with Putin and discuss stopping the war and the land issue.
This came after an important meeting hosted by the White House yesterday, Monday. It included, in addition to Trump, the leaders of European countries and the Ukrainian president.
All participants described the summit as positive and important. They agreed on the need to provide Ukraine guarantees to protect its borders and sovereignty.