Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will travel to Paris on Monday to meet French President Emmanuel Macron, according to an announcement from the Élysée Palace.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the “conditions of a just and durable peace” for Ukraine — building on recent diplomatic efforts including the U.S.-backed peace proposal and prior multilateral negotiations in Geneva.
The visit comes at a fraught moment. Ukraine is juggling intense pressure on the battlefront with growing diplomatic momentum. France remains one of Kyiv’s staunchest supporters in Europe and has recently backed arms agreements, security guarantees, and coordination with allies.
Analysts say the Paris talks could shape the next phase of negotiations on ceasefire terms, security assurances for Ukraine, and the involvement of Western partners in any post‑war settlement , zelensky the meeting represents a chance to reinforce international backing at a critical junction in the conflict.
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