Ukrainian president discusses security situation with French counterpart

Baku, February 13, AZERTAC

The Ukrainian and French presidents discussed the security situation along the Ukrainian-Russian border via telephone on Saturday, according to Anadolu Agency.

"Talked about the security situation and ways to intensify the peace process within N4 (Normandy format), the TCG (Trilateral Contact Group) activities. Discussed latest international talks. Appreciate Macron's personal involvement in de-escalation process," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on Twitter.

He also thanked Emmanuel Macron for his visit to Kyiv.

France, Germany, Ukraine and Russia came together under Normandy Format talks in 2014 after Russia's invasion of the Donbas region.

The Trilateral Contact Group consists of Ukraine, the Russian Federation and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).