US President Joe Biden has said he is ready to talk to him if Russian President Vladimir Putin takes the path of ending the Ukraine war.
Biden held a joint press conference after meeting with Emmanuel Macron, who made his first “state visit” to the United States during his presidency.
In their speeches, both leaders stated that one of the main agenda items of the meeting was the Russia-Ukraine war and that they would continue to provide assistance to Ukraine.
Stating that the only rational way to end the war is for Putin to withdraw his troops from Ukraine, Biden said, “Putin pays a heavy price by not choosing this path. At the same time, he is causing great destruction in Ukraine.” used the phrases.
Saying that he has no intention of contacting Putin, Biden said, “I am ready to talk to Putin if he is willing to take a decision to end the war. However, he is not on such a path yet. I see what’s going on.” said.
MESSAGE FROM MACRON “WE WON’T WANT THEIR COMMITMENTS FROM UKRAINE”
On the other hand, French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized that the decision on the Ukraine war belongs to Ukraine and said, “We will never ask Ukraine to make concessions that are unacceptable to them.” he said.
Stating that such a peace will never be sustainable, Macron said, “We will respect the decisions of the Ukrainians to determine the terms of negotiations on their territory.” used the phrases. (AA)