Macron says Russia, Ukraine both committed to Minsk accords

French President Emmanuel Macron listens to Russian President Vladimir Putin during a joint press conference after their talks, in Moscow, Russia, February 7, 2022. Thibault Camus/Pool via REUTERS

KYIV (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said the leaders of both Russia and Ukraine had committed to honouring the Minsk accords.

"We have now the possibility of advancing negotiations," Macron told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a news conference after the two had held talks in Kyiv.