The humanitarian situation in Ukraine and the diplomatic resolution of the conflict in this country were at the debate´s center, according to the source.

A week ago, a similar dialogue was carried out between both parties with the participation of French president Emmanuel Macron.

On that occasion, Putin asked both European leaders to influence Ukrainian nationalist forces in order to stop violations of international humanitarian law in this country, according to the Kremlin.

The number of displaced people since Moscow began its special military operation in Ukraine surpasses today three million, according to the United Nations Refugee Agency, although Russia explained that the deployment is not directed against the civilian population.

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