Coordinated Call: Macron and Zelenskyy Engage Trump Envoys on Negotiation Strategy

Multilateral coordination is shaping the diplomatic approach to Ukraine peace negotiations. Emmanuel Macron and Volodymyr Zelenskyy participated in a joint call with American envoys and Ukraine’s delegation head following their Paris meeting.
The coordinated call included Steve Witkoff and Rustem Umerov, who heads the Ukrainian delegation during talks with the United States. This multilateral engagement reflects efforts to maintain communication across various parties involved in or affected by the negotiation process.
From Paris, the French and Ukrainian presidents worked to ensure their perspectives shape American mediation efforts. The call occurred before Witkoff’s planned Moscow meetings, allowing European and Ukrainian leaders to communicate their priorities and concerns.
This coordination demonstrates European determination to remain involved despite not participating directly in initial discussions between American envoys and each warring party. Leaders are using every available channel to influence negotiating frameworks and outcomes.
The joint French-Ukrainian engagement with American envoys also signals alignment between Zelenskyy and Macron on fundamental principles governing acceptable peace terms. Their unified approach strengthens Ukraine’s position in discussions with American mediators.