Putin tells Macron Ukraine 'demilitarisation' will be achieved
Russian President Vladimir Putin has told his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron that the goals of Russia's operation in Ukraine - its demilitarisation and neutral status - will be achieved, the Kremlin has said.
The pair shared a 90 minute call earlier on Thursday, reports BBC.
Putin said that any attempts by Kyiv to delay negotiations would result in Moscow adding to its list of demands.