Emmanuel Macron calls for reduction of tension: acclaim for Ukrainian president's communication and appeal to initiate talks with the Russian government.

Emmanuel Macron advocates for peaceful resolution: French praise for statement from Zelensky and a call to open channels of dialogue with Moscow.

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