War in Ukraine: Meeting between Zelensky and Macron in Rome

The Ukrainian president, who has been wearing military clothes since the beginning of the conflict, had been criticized for his clothing during the last stormy visit...

Volodymyr Zelensky has increased diplomatic exchanges, notably with Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron, on the margins of Pope Francis' funeral in Rome.

"At this very moment, Mr. Zelensky and Mr. Macron are talking face-to-face about the continuation of peace efforts," said Andrii Sybiga on social network X. ...

The presidents of Ukraine and France, Volodimir Zelenski and Emmanuel Macron, have held a meeting this afternoon in the city of Rome following the exequias held in honour of Pope Francis. During the meeting, they spoke of the "road towards a total and unconditional ceasefire" and the need to "press" Russia to establish it, as the Ukrainian president has reported on his Telegram channel.

Macron and Zelenskyy discussed ceasefire in Ukraine

“Very positive conversation today with President Zelensky in Rome,” Macron said in a message on social network X. He added, “Ukraine is ready to [accept] an unconditional ceasefire. President Zelensky reiterated today”. “It is up to President Putin to demonstrate that he really wants peace,” said the French leader, who took part in a brief conversation with the American President, Donald Trump, the British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, and Zelen…