France "Macron Proposes US-Russia Summit... Both Sides Accept"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] Amid the rapidly unfolding Ukraine crisis, French President Emmanuel Macron proposed a US-Russia summit to US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin, and both sides have accepted the proposal, France announced on the 20th (local time).

The ?lys?e Palace, the French presidential office, stated in a press release that President Macron had phone calls with President Biden and President Putin, announcing this development. The ?lys?e Palace explained, "President Biden and President Putin have agreed in principle to hold a summit," and that on the 24th, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will meet to prepare the agenda.

The ?lys?e Palace emphasized that discussions about the summit are only possible on the condition that Russia does not attack Ukraine. It also proposed discussions on security and strategic stability with relevant stakeholders in Europe, adding that President Macron is prepared to engage in such talks with all interested parties.

President Macron held two urgent phone calls with President Putin the previous day and also spoke with President Biden to discuss solutions to the Ukraine crisis.

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