Lukashenko Urges Macron to Lead EU-Russia Talks in Minsk

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said he spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron and urged him to lead EU-Russia dialogue on the Ukraine conflict. Lukashenko said he suggested Macron call Russian President Vladimir Putin to arrange a 'man-to-man' talk in Minsk. He also announced the possible arrival of a Macron confidant in Minsk. Lukashenko referred to Macron as an 'aksakal' and told him to 'start moving' and talk 'like a man' with Putin.