Russia – Ukraine war Live update: Germany and France urge a cease-fire in phone call with Putin

According to an Elysée Palace readout, German and French leaders sought a “immediate ceasefire” in Ukraine during a three-way phone chat with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday. According to the Elysée, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron “insisted that any solution to the issue must be discussed between Russia and Ukraine.” The three leaders stated that they will keep in regular communication over the following few days. Leaders of the European Union will gather outside of Paris on Thursday to address the conflict in Ukraine.