Macron: Only Zelensky Can Decide on Ukraine’s Territory

Khabor Wala Desk

Published: 21st October 2025, 11:36 AM

Macron: Only Zelensky Can Decide on Ukraine’s Territory

French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Tuesday that any negotiations regarding Ukraine’s territory must be conducted solely by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

“No one else can do this. Therefore, it is up to Ukraine to decide for itself and its territory,” Macron told reporters when asked about a planned meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a potential end to the war in Ukraine.

Key Details

Aspect	Detail
Speaker	Emmanuel Macron
Position	President of France
Topic	Negotiations on Ukraine’s territorial integrity
Ukrainian Leader	Volodymyr Zelensky
Context	Planned US–Russia meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin
Macron’s Statement	Only Zelensky can decide on Ukraine’s territory
Implication	France recognises Ukraine’s sovereign authority in peace negotiations

Macron’s remarks emphasise that France considers Ukraine’s government as the sole legitimate authority to make decisions regarding its own borders, signalling support for Kyiv amid ongoing conflict and international diplomatic efforts.