Macron Hints at Putin’s Strategy Regarding Trump and Zelensky

President Macron of France suggested that the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin will indicate whether he has been strategically engaging with former U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Macron indicated that if Putin fails to organize a meeting with Zelensky by Monday, it would be an indication of a different strategy. Trump had previously proposed a two-week window for peace talks, which is set to expire on Monday. Additionally, Zelensky spoke with Prime Minister Modi of India on Saturday, with both agreeing on the necessity of a ceasefire.