…Researched and contributed by Solomon Thomas.
French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly intends to approach China with a plan that could help initiate negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
According to Bloomberg, sources familiar with the French President’s plan revealed that Macron has tasked his foreign policy adviser Emmanuel Bonn to develop a framework program with China’s top diplomat Wang Yi that could serve as the basis for future talks between Moscow and Kyiv.
Macron’s strategy assumes that the talks between Russia and Ukraine will take place as early as this summer, if everything goes according to plan.
However, the Kremlin has not received any proposals from Paris regarding a peace plan for the settlement of the crisis in Ukraine.
Putin’s official spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that they have no knowledge of such an initiative.
French Foreign Minister’s Statement
On April 16, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna stated that the international community should create conditions for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine to resume.
Her statement emphasizes the French government’s efforts to find a peaceful solution to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Commentary
France has long played a role in mediating the crisis between Russia and Ukraine.
Macron’s strategy to approach China for a plan that could facilitate talks between Moscow and Kyiv shows France’s commitment to resolving the conflict.
However, the lack of response from the Kremlin regarding Macron’s initiative raises questions about Russia’s willingness to participate in peace talks.
The French government’s continued efforts to find a peaceful solution to the conflict are commendable and demonstrate their dedication to promoting peace and stability in the region.