Ukraine war: Putin urged to hold 'direct, serious negotiations' with Zelensky

MOSCOW, 29 May 2022, (TON): German chancellor's office said “the leaders of France and Germany have urged Russia's Vladimir Putin to hold "direct [and] serious negotiations" with Ukraine's president.”

Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz spoke to Mr Putin by phone for 80 minutes.

The chancellor's office said “the pair insisted on an immediate ceasefire and a withdrawal of Russian troops.”

According to the Kremlin “Russia's leader said Moscow was open to resuming dialogue with Kyiv.”

It did not mention the possibility of direct talks between Mr Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky.

The Ukrainian president earlier said he was not eager for talks, but added they would likely be necessary to end the conflict.

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