Macron calls for European dialogue with Putin, warns of friction with US

French President Emmanuel Macron has said he wants a 'European approach' to reopen dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He argued that a strategy of 'bending to the United States' does not work and urged the EU to use a 'Greenland moment' to push for reforms, warning of renewed friction with the US.

Macron stated that a 'well-organized' dialogue between Putin and Europeans is needed. He also commented on relations with President Donald Trump, and a Russian senator claimed Macron's statements were aimed at provoking US 'jealousy'.