The heads of state discussed their upcoming bilateral meeting in Paris on June 5, 2015. Vladimir Putin confirmed his readiness to participate in celebratory events in Normandy on June 6, honouring the 70th anniversary of the Allied landing.
The two Presidents continued an exchange of views on developments in Ukraine. The President of Russia noted the need for an immediate end to the violence and bloodshed by Kiev authorities and the launch of a direct dialogue between Kiev and representatives from southeastern Ukraine.