Russia's war against Ukraine must not succeed the aggressor and must not signify the capitulation of the attacked state. A just peace must be supported by, among other things, long-term security guarantees for Ukraine,

French President Emmanuel Macron said in a televised address to the nation on Wednesday he plans next week to hold a meeting of army chiefs from European countries willing to send troops to Ukraine after any eventual peace deal with Russia.

Vladimir Putin declared on Thursday during a meeting with women who had lost family members in the war initiated by Russia, that his country should choose peace in Ukraine that ensures Russia's long-term security and sustainable development,