“Even Ukrainians understand”: Macron said that Kyiv cannot take back all the territories seized by Russia

Ukraine does not have the capacity to regain control over all territories currently occupied by Russian forces.

This statement was made by French President Emmanuel Macron during a brief interview with journalists.

According to Macron, a prolonged ceasefire in Ukraine is necessary, as it would allow Kyiv to resume negotiations with Moscow from the most advantageous position possible.

“Having a ceasefire is what will ensure the best humanitarian conditions and make it possible to resume discussions that can address territorial issues,” the French leader said.

He added that “even the Ukrainians themselves are fully aware that they will not be able to recover everything that was taken from them since 2014.”