Macron calls for resuming dialogue with Russia

French President Emmanuel Macron said he had proposed to several European leaders to resume dialogue with Russia. He said it was important to "structure the resumption of European discussions with the Russians, without being naive, without pressuring Ukrainians, but also without being dependent on third parties in this discussion." He added that "it is necessary to build a new security architecture in Europe involving the Russian Federation." He once again emphasized that any dialogue initiative must take into account the interests of all parties.

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Talks about opening a dialogue with Russia have resumed amid growing tensions between countries and efforts to maintain stability in Europe.