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  21 Oct 2025, 17:27

Macron says only Zelensky can negotiate on Ukraine territory

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LJUBLJANA, Oct 21, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said any negotiations regarding Ukraine's territory must be handled only by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

"No one else can do this. Therefore, it is up to Ukraine to decide for itself and its territory, Macron told reporters when asked about a planned meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss and end to the war in Ukraine.