Seems a move that he thinks will puff his image up by offering Russia a face saving conclusion that will allow Russia to benefit from the invasion. He seems to want to throw Ukraine under the bus to show to give him some sort of grand example of his and France's diplomacy.
It gives Russia a free pass to their idea that Ukraine shouldn't really be a country at all. It's wanting to allow Russia to carve up the countries on it's boarder as it sees fit. I can't think how France and his image both abroad and at home (?) is going to be boosted by playing some supporting role to Russia.
I see the Ukrainians have reported to have said; we don't need go betweens, we need allies.
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