Prompt Macro: We must prepare for long war in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macro is advocating his policy of continuing dialogue with Russia after the start of the invasion of Ukraine.

As reported France24, he stressed that Turkey should not be the only power negotiating with Moscow, and that they should prepare negotiating teams, it broadcasts Telegrafi.

Turkish President Recep Tayip Erdogan, with whom Macro does not have enough good reports, already actively played the mediator's role, meeting with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodyyr Zelensky personally.

“Who wants Turkey to be the only world power that is continuing to negotiate with Russia? The diplomat's job is to talk to everyone, especially the people we disagree with. So we will also continue in co-ordination with our allies”, Macron said during a meeting at the Elysse Presidential Palace.

Macron believes world powers would already have to prepare negotiating teams to end the conflict now lasting six months. He also stressed that it is up to Kiev to decide on time and conditions.

We must prepare for a long war. We must avoid escalation and prepare for peace. Preparation of peace means negotiations with all sides, as I did with Russia a few days ago. He'll do it again”, Macro added.

The French president claims that the Western military assistance for Ukraine, including France, has enabled this country to oppose the Russian occupation, even far better than experts had predicted. Russia has also predicted”, he said.