Macron announces talks with Moscow on new European security architecture

Paris's position on the post-conflict period

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that his country is ready to begin negotiations with Russia to form a new European security system after the end of the conflict in Ukraine.

«Ми повинні рухатися далі і чітко позначити, зокрема для російської сторони, які цілі ми ставимо після закінчення війни. Крім того, необхідно визначити, чого ми очікуємо від США в контексті довгострокової безпеки Європи» (We must move forward and clearly indicate, in particular to the Russian side, what goals we are setting after the end of the war. In addition, it is necessary to determine what we expect from the US in the context of long-term European security), the head of state emphasised.

Cooperation with the North Atlantic Alliance and partners

According to Macron, Europe needs to actively cooperate with the United States and other allies to create a durable security architecture for the continent.

«Наше завдання очевидне: забезпечити справедливий і міцний мир для України, а потім спільно з партнерами продовжити зміцнення загальноєвропейської системи безпеки» (Our task is clear: to ensure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine, and then, together with partners, continue to strengthen the pan-European security system), the French leader added.

Requirements for Ukraine's security

The President of France confirmed that Paris continues to support several key initiatives to strengthen Kyiv's defence. In particular, this concerns the deployment of Western military contingents on Ukrainian territory after the end of hostilities, as well as supporting the country's accession to NATO.

In addition, Macron emphasised the need to maintain «найпотужнішої звичайної армії в Європі» (the most powerful conventional army in Europe) in Ukraine. It is worth noting that Moscow opposes all these initiatives.