The French and Russian defense ministers, Sébastien Lecornu and his counterpart, engaged in discussions focusing on the situation in Ukraine and the broader fight against terrorism. The French Armed Forces Minister announced a readiness to strengthen cooperation in the anti-terrorism effort, according to the French Ministry of Defense. These talks, which involved Russia's Shoigu and France's Lecornu, were characterized by a mutual 'readiness for dialogue' on Ukraine, as reported by AFP and confirmed by the Russian Defense Ministry. The discussions come amid speculation about France's stance on sending troops to Ukraine and the potential for renewed peace talks.
Is France Backing Down from Its Threats to Send Troops to Ukraine and Challenge Russia? Is the West Getting Ready for Instanbul Peace Talks v 2.0? Today, upon the request of the French side, Russian Defense Minister Shoigu held talks with his counterpart, Sébastien Lecornu.… https://t.co/B8E6rEB6Ob
BREAKING: Russian, French defense ministers discussed 'readiness for dialogue' on Ukraine, Moscow says - AFP
#BREAKING Russian, French defence ministers discussed 'readiness for dialogue' on Ukraine: Moscow https://t.co/ce9Mj9f8EK
RUSSIAN DEFENCE MINISTRY SAYS TALKS BETWEEN RUSSIA'S SHOIGU AND FRANCE'S LECORNU NOTED 'READINESS FOR DIALOGUE ON UKRAINE'
❗️The French Armed Forces Minister, in a conversation with Shoigu, announced his readiness to strengthen cooperation in the fight against terrorism - French Ministry of Defense