Macron called the talks with allies on Ukraine "positive and constructive."

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, April 17, called the talks between the United States, Britain, France, Germany and Ukraine, which took place in Paris, "positive and constructive."

Macron thanked the American delegation, which, in addition to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, also included Special Envoy Keith Kellogg.

"We are all clearly united in our desire for peace. From the very beginning, we supported the proposal of the President [of the United States Donald Trump] end the conflict in Ukraine as soon as possible. This demonstrates Europe's strong commitment and willingness to work closely with the United States," the French leader wrote on his Facebook page. Twitter).

Macron also said that he had spoken with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky before and after the delegations' talks.

Representatives of the United States, Europe and Ukraine will meet in Paris. What the media is writing

Earlier in the day, the media reported on the arrival of Rubio and Witkoff in France to put pressure on Macron. The arrival of such distinguished guests in Paris suggests that France plays a key role in current international discussions. Upon arrival in Paris, the US Secretary of State noted that the sole purpose of the visit was the intention to move forward in achieving a settlement in Ukraine.

U.S. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said on April 17 that at the upcoming meeting of representatives of the United States, the European Union (EU) and Ukraine in Paris, the delegations will discuss the cessation of hostilities in the Ukrainian conflict. She added that the situation in Ukraine is "unacceptable" and has no military solution, so the US president is "determined" to stop the conflict.