French President Macron says Ukraine is open to an unconditional ceasefire, following talks with Zelenskiyy in Rome.
French President Emmanuel Macron has said Ukraine is ready for an unconditional ceasefire with Russia.
His comments followed what he described as a "very positive" exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiyy after attending the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome.
Macron also stated that the Coalition of the Willing, led by France and Britain, would continue efforts to achieve a lasting peace in Ukraine.
According to Macron, Zelenskiyy expressed a willingness to work with both the United States and Europe to help bring a peace deal to fruition.
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