France, Russia Agree To Work To Halt Escalation In Ukraine

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, and French President, Emmanuel Macron agreed to work to de-escalate tensions in Ukraine.

This is according to a statement made available by Emmanuel Macron's office on Sunday.

The Daily Sabah reports that in a phone conversation lasting 105 minutes, they both also agreed on the need to favor a diplomatic solution to the ongoing crisis and that both countries' foreign ministers would meet in the coming days.

The statement read; "In view of the urgency of the situation, the Presidents acknowledged the need to intensify the search for solutions through diplomatic means via the foreign ministries and political advisers to the leaders of the Normandy format."

"These contacts should facilitate the restoration of the ceasefire regime and ensure progress in the settlement of the conflicts."

Both also agreed to work towards a high-level meeting with the aim of defining a new peace and security order in Europe.