French President Emmanuel Macron said France and its partners should draw up a new package of sanctions and other regional pressures on Russia if President Vladimir Putin fails to advance peace talks with Ukraine. Speaking late Monday, Macron warned that a refusal by Moscow to move forward would leave Western governments “ready” to increase economic and diplomatic measures against the Kremlin. Macron added that U.S. President Donald Trump remains hopeful an agreement can still be reached, but emphasized that preparations for tougher penalties must proceed in parallel. The remarks signal a willingness among Western leaders to tighten restrictions on Russia should the latest diplomatic efforts stall.