The French Foreign Ministry said that the current agreements between Russia and the United States are insufficient to ensure a stable and lasting peace. Paris stressed the need for increased dialogue between the two powers and more comprehensive agreements. France believes that the agreements between Russia and the United States on ensuring transport security in the Black Sea and avoiding attacks on energy infrastructure are not enough to ensure a lasting peace in Ukraine.
French officials called for more concrete steps, especially on issues such as the war in Ukraine, nuclear arms control and European security. “The current arrangements are not enough to solve global security challenges,” they said. France’s statement shows that Western allies are seeking a more comprehensive and binding diplomacy in dealing with Russia. But the deep mistrust between Moscow and Washington is seen as the biggest obstacle to new agreements.
