US and France Mention Negotiations Between Ukraine and Russia... Macron Says "We Must Negotiate with Russia"

Blinken: "The decision to cede some Ukrainian territory is made by President Zelensky and the Ukrainian government"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] French President Emmanuel Macron expressed on the 15th that the Ukrainian government should negotiate with Russia.

According to major foreign media on the 15th, President Macron, who is visiting Romania, stated, "At some point, the President of Ukraine and officials will have to negotiate with Russia to end the war."

This remark about dialogue draws attention as the Ukrainian government insists on reclaiming territories seized by Russia.

President Macron said, "An unprecedented geopolitical situation is unfolding at the gates of the European Union," and added, "The political context and decisions that the European Union (EU) and many countries must take justify in-depth discussions and new progress."

The United States also mentioned Ukraine's sovereignty but expressed that negotiations should be decided by the Ukrainian government. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in an interview with PBS, was asked whether Ukraine might have to cede some territory to Russia. He replied, "The future of Ukraine depends on the Ukrainian people," and said, "Ultimately, such decisions will be made by the democratically elected government, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky."