Macron stated this following a phone conversation with Brazilian colleague Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
“A world is possible, and the international community must mobilize,” Macron urged.
The President of Brazil confirmed the conversation, emphasizing that the resolution of the war should involve “the participation of all parties in the conflict” in negotiations.
In May 2024, Brazil, together with China, proposed its own six-point “peace plan,” which was favorably received by over 110 countries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized this proposal at the time, noting that he wanted to see his Brazilian counterpart’s actions reflect “an understanding of the situation, rather than just political reconciliation.”
On February 17, at Macron's initiative, an informal summit of European leaders regarding the war in Ukraine and security on the continent took place in Paris. Following this, Macron spoke on the phone with US President Donald Trump.
“We wish for a strong and lasting peace in Ukraine. For this, Russia must cease its aggression, and this should be accompanied by strong and reliable security guarantees for Ukrainians. Otherwise, there is a risk that this ceasefire will end up like the Minsk agreements,” Macron emphasized.
Zelensky, who also spoke with his French counterpart, noted that they share “a common vision” for ending the war.
“There must be reliable, strong security guarantees. Any other solution without such guarantees, such as a fragile ceasefire, will only become another deception from Russia and a prelude to a new Russian war against Ukraine or other European countries,” Zelensky explained.
However, media reports indicated that several European countries were upset about not being invited to Paris. On February 18, Reuters reported that France plans to organize another meeting, and this time Paris has invited European countries that were not previously invited, as well as Canada.