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Merkel: Normandy talks on Donbas unrelated to developments in Belarus

Merkel says work in the Normandy format should continue.

22:59, 31.05.2021

France's Macron in phone talk presses Putin over Ukraine – media

In particular, Macron urged Putin to withdraw troops and heavy weaponry from the Ukrainian border.

11:05, 27.04.2021

Zelensky's chief of staff comments on Russian forces' withdrawal news

The results of the Office's work and the facts speak for themselves much better than unfounded criticism, Yermak is convinced.

12:45, 23.04.2021

Merkel, Macron, Zelensky call on Putin to pull troops from Ukraine borders

The three leaders have expressed concern over the build-up of Russian military forces at the border with Ukraine and in the occupied Crimea.

22:00, 16.04.2021

Zelensky's talks with Macron, Merkel – details

Since year-start, 30 Ukrainian soldiers have died in eastern Ukraine.

20:00, 16.04.2021

Merkel to join Zelensky-Macron talks on Russia's military build-up – media

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with his French counterpart on April 16.

16:05, 15.04.2021

Media reveal details of Zelensky's upcoming vis-à-vis with Macron

The date and location have been reported.

21:30, 13.04.2021

Zelensky to visit Paris next week, ambassador says

France is concerned about Russia's moves.

20:59, 09.04.2021

Zelensky-Merkel-Macron talks may take place this week – media

The timing of the event has not been disclosed yet.

13:35, 05.04.2021

President's Office comments on Merkel-Macron-Putin talks without Zelensky

The spokeswoman assures Kyiv continues negotiations with all Normandy countries at different levels.

14:50, 31.03.2021

Macron, Merkel call on Russia to stabilize ceasefire in Donbas

On March 30, Macron, Merkel and their Russian counterpart Putin discussed the situation in Donbas.

11:05, 31.03.2021

Bloomberg: Merkel, Macron to put aside differences on Russian gas pipeline

Berlin is increasingly optimistic that the new U.S. administration will be less confrontational on Nord Stream than Donald Trump.

12:35, 06.02.2021

Macron urges to "reengage dialogue with Russia," being tough in Ukraine issue

France's leader says it is impossible to have peace and stability in Europe without negotiating with Russia.

16:05, 05.02.2021

French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for COVID-19 – media

The diagnosis was made following a PCR test performed after he showed initial symptoms.

13:10, 17.12.2020

Macron says Lukashenko has to step down

The Belarusian president snapped back with a "yellow vests" reminder.

11:55, 28.09.2020

Zelensky's office says Macron confirms visit to Ukraine after COVID-19 pandemic

The two presidents have had a phone call.

00:55, 28.04.2020

French President Macron warns about risk of "death of Schengen" over coronavirus – media

He says the survival of the European project is at stake.

11:20, 27.03.2020

Poland's foreign minister says Russia poses threat to European Union

Sanctions should be maintained until "Russia returns to the path of compliance with international law," the official says.

23:50, 16.02.2020

Macron emphasizes EU defense in bid to warm ties with Poland

Both countries want to keep generous funding for their agricultural sectors in the next EU budget.

20:58, 03.02.2020

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry preparing for French President's official visit

This was discussed by Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister with the French Ambassador to Ukraine.

00:27, 23.01.2020

Macron, Putin discuss Donbas, Iran by phone

Moreover, the Libya issues were given detailed consideration.

11:21, 13.01.2020

Trump calls on Merkel, Macron to put up more money to Ukraine

Trump said NATO should also give money to Ukraine.

10:54, 02.01.2020

Zelensky-Putin agreement: Minsk deal as basis, full ceasefire, demining, Steinmeier formula (Document)

The common agreed conclusions were made public following the Paris Normandy summit on December 9.

02:29, 10.12.2019

Normandy summit begins in Paris (Photos)

After the summit, Zelensky is scheduled to separately meet with Putin.

18:29, 09.12.2019

Tusk predicts problems for Europe if it fails to protect Ukraine from Russian aggression

Tusk described French President Emmanuel Macron as "a hope for the future of Europe."

11:44, 06.12.2019

Zelensky talks to Macron by phone ahead of Normandy summit in Paris

The leaders coordinated their positions ahead of the meeting in the Normandy format.

10:53, 06.12.2019

Trump: Ukraine, Russia could make "very big progress" in Normandy Four talks

Also, the U.S. president noted the importance of "getting along" with Russia.

23:30, 03.12.2019

Zelensky's Office elaborates on Macron phone call

The French president said Ukraine had fulfilled all the necessary conditions for the Normandy Four summit to be held.

21:45, 15.11.2019

Date for upcoming Normandy Four summit named

The summit is tentatively set to be held in Paris.

20:15, 15.11.2019

Russia Europe's "strategic problem" – Tusk

The European Council president said Emmanuel Macron will never convince him to change position on Russia.

10:00, 14.11.2019

Merkel, NATO chief reject Macron's view NATO is dying

"NATO remains a cornerstone of our security," Merkel told reporters

21:45, 07.11.2019

Emmanuel Macron warns Europe: NATO is brain-dead – The Economist

America is turning its back on the European project. Time to wake up, the French president tells The Economist.

16:03, 07.11.2019

Reuters: France's Macron meets freed Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov (Photo, video)

A few days after his release, the filmmaker said he planned to make films again.

17:58, 01.10.2019

Normandy Four, not TCG to take decisions on "Steinmeier formula" of Donbas settlement – Kuchma

The trilateral contract group does discussions and provides recommendations, the Ukrainian envoy and former president stressed.

15:40, 13.09.2019

Sushchenko thanks Zelensky, Poroshenko, Macron for release from Russian captivity

The journalist also expressed gratitude to Ukrainian diplomats in other countries, international organizations, and his lawyers.

16:20, 11.09.2019

French foreign minister says too early to lift Russia sanctions

At the same time, Le Drian said the latest priisonr swap effort by Ukraine and Russia showed "willingness to renew dialog".

11:00, 09.09.2019

Zelensky, Macron discuss preparations for Normandy Four summit

The Ukrainian leader informed his French counterpart of the security situation in Donbas.

16:30, 30.08.2019

Macron reminds Zelensky of need to make progress on security, implementation of political steps on Donbas

In the coming weeks, both presidents and their teams will maintain close contact ahead of the Normandy Four Summit.

12:45, 30.08.2019

Ukraine's Foreign Minister: G7 leaders lost solidarity toward Russia

The outgoing head of Ukraine's diplomacy warned that changing the G7's attitude Russia's actions could pose a "mega threat" both for Ukraine and the West.

23:50, 27.08.2019

Macron, Trump to discuss Ukraine at G7 summit

The parties will also discuss Libya, Syria, North Korea, and Iran.

18:07, 24.08.2019

Trump, Queen Elizabeth II, and Macron congratulate Zelensky on Ukraine's Independence Day

Congratulations were also received from a number of other state leaders of the world.

11:11, 24.08.2019

Russia in contact with Ukraine on prisoner swap, Kremlin confirms

On August 21, the administration of the Lefortovo detention center in Moscow confirmed that five Ukrainian political prisoners were transferred there from penal colonies across Russia.

19:50, 22.08.2019

Inviting Russia to join G7 summit would mean support for aggression – Turchynov

The ex-NSDC secretary is urging world leaders to refrain from backing such a proposal.

21:10, 21.08.2019

France wants progress in Ukraine before Russia returns to G7 – Reuters

France holds the group's rotating chair this year and will hand over to the United States in 2020.

17:50, 21.08.2019

Trump, Macron agree that Russia should be invited to next year's G7 conference – media

Trump is expected to broach the topic with other world leaders this weekend at the G7.

10:19, 21.08.2019

Putin: Any meeting in "Normandy format" should lead to concrete results

There's a "number of issues that we need to agree upon," the Russian leader said.

23:55, 19.08.2019

Normandy Four leaders could meet in several weeks – Macron

The French and Russian presidents are holding talks in the Bregancon fortress near the village of Bormes-les-Mimosas, southern France.

22:00, 19.08.2019

Putin: Conversations with Zelensky inspire cautious optimism

The statement came ahead of the Russian president's talks with the French leader.

20:00, 19.08.2019

Macron to push Putin to take advantage of recent peace gestures by Ukraine – media

Putin is unlikely to agree to much on Ukraine.

15:42, 19.08.2019

Macron to tackle Putin on Ukraine crisis – FT

The two leaders are set to meet ahead of a G7 summit while Kyiv is urging for the resumption of the Normandy Four talks.

18:40, 18.08.2019