Macron Proposes Geneva to Host Peace Summit Between Putin and Zelensky
August 19, 202575 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes
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In a significant development within international efforts to end the Russian-Ukrainian war, French President Emmanuel Macron proposed that the Swiss city of Geneva, a neutral country, is the appropriate place to host a potential peace summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky.
This statement came on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, following a high-level meeting at the White House that brought together U.S. President Donald Trump with European leaders and Ukrainian President Zelensky, where the attendees discussed the security guarantees to be provided to Ukraine.
Macron stated in a remark reported by the French Press Agency that "it is essential for the summit to be held in a neutral country, which is why we see Geneva as a suitable option," noting that European countries will begin working today on formulating those security guarantees for Ukraine.
* Efforts to Hold the Meeting Within Weeks
The French president confirmed that "Europeans will make every effort to hold this Russian-Ukrainian meeting within the coming days, or perhaps the next few weeks," considering that "the next fifteen days will be extremely crucial," especially given the need for full coordination with the American side to solidify security commitments towards Ukraine.
* Positions of the Parties
While no official position has been issued by the Kremlin regarding the French initiative or the proposed meeting, the Ukrainian president expressed his willingness to sit down with Putin and discuss ways to end the war, including the issue of disputed territories.
Political sources indicated the possibility of holding the summit within two weeks, reflecting the seriousness of the parties involved in reaching a peaceful settlement, or at least paving the way for the long-awaited direct dialogue.
* White House Meeting: "Positive and Important"
The White House witnessed an important summit yesterday, Monday, that included Trump, Zelensky, and European leaders, which all parties described as "positive and important."
The attendees agreed on the necessity of providing clear guarantees to Ukraine, to protect its borders and sovereignty, amid ongoing military escalation and tension on the international stage.
The world is awaiting the results of the current diplomatic moves, with increasing hope that Geneva will serve as a platform for launching peace negotiations that will end one of the bloodiest and most tumultuous wars in modern European history.
