• Macron proposes Geneva as a neutral location for peace talks between Putin and Zelensky.
• The summit aims to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine amidst ongoing hostilities.
• Macron noted the necessity of concessions but emphasized Ukraine's sovereignty in decision-making.
• Swiss Foreign Minister expressed readiness to host the summit, addressing potential legal concerns.
• Trump's involvement may lead to a trilateral and subsequent multilateral meeting with European leaders.

French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed that a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky be held in Geneva, Switzerland. He described Switzerland as a “neutral country” and emphasized the need for Europe to facilitate these discussions, following earlier talks in Istanbul. "It will be [hosted by] a neutral country, maybe Switzerland – I'm pushing for Geneva," Macron stated during an interview on French television, underscoring the necessity for European involvement, according to Le Monde and TRT Global.

During these discussions, Macron reiterated that security guarantees are essential, clarifying that the focus will not be on NATO membership but on strengthening the Ukrainian military's capacity to deter Russian aggression. "We are launching the process of working on security guarantees," he said, reiterating the collective commitment from European leaders following talks at the White House with President Trump, according to The Hill and TRT Global.

Macron's suggestion comes as Putin remains under an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant; however, he suggested that issues regarding legal immunity could be navigated during the summit. The Swiss Foreign Minister welcomed the potential of hosting the talks, assuring that Switzerland is prepared to handle the complexities of the situation, as noted by The Hill and Le Monde.