Russia's Putin discusses Syrian peace process with France's Macron

STEPANAKERT, FEBRUARY 9, ARTSAKHPRESS:The two men discussed the importance of increasing Franco-Russian cooperation on Syria, options to rebuild the country, and the need to move forward with inclusive peace talks in Geneva, the Kremlin said.

Macron’s planned visit to Russia in May, to the St Petersburg Economic Forum, and the crisis in Ukraine were also discussed, it said.