Macron: Only Zelenskyy Can Negotiate Peace for Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized that only Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy can negotiate peace with Russia, cautioning against a 'peace that is a capitulation,' which he warned would be detrimental to all parties, including the U.S. Macron questioned whether Russian President Vladimir Putin is genuinely willing to agree to a ceasefire, noting that subsequent negotiations must be led by Ukrainians. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has initiated discussions with both Putin and Zelenskyy regarding a potential end to the conflict, but concerns are mounting in Ukraine about the implications of Trump's involvement. Macron described this as a 'window of opportunity' for a negotiated solution, where all stakeholders must play their roles. He stressed the importance of international community engagement, particularly from European allies, in establishing security guarantees for the region. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha reiterated that Ukraine and Europe must be included in any negotiations to ensure the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.