Macron Signals Europe May Reopen Putin Talks As EU Splits Over Ukraine Funds & War Strategy
Emmanuel Macron has suggested Europe should consider re-engaging with Vladimir Putin, signaling a potential diplomatic shift after bruising EU summit talks in Brussels. His remarks came as EU leaders failed to agree on a €140 billion plan using frozen Russian assets, settling instead on a €90 billion loan for Ukraine amid deep divisions. Several states raised legal, financial, and political concerns, while others urged ending the war rather than funding weapons. Macron insists dialogue must remain possible, even as tensions with Moscow stay high and Europe remains divided on strategy.
