Macron seeks fresh dialogue with Putin, says Europe must chart own Russia path

French President Emmanuel Macron is signalling a tactical pivot on Russia, pushing to reopen dialogue with Vladimir Putin while implicitly conceding that Europe sidelined itself by relying too heavily on Washington in past diplomacy. After sending his top adviser to Moscow, Macron says technical‑level contacts with the Kremlin have been restored and insists any renewed talks must follow a coordinated “European approach,” not just a US‑led track. Watch for more