The presidents of Russia and France discussed situations in Ukraine and Libya, among other topics, in a phone call, both presidencies said on Friday.

In a statement, the Kremlin said Russian President Vladimir Putin and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron emphasized their desire to further promote the political process with the involvement of key Libyan forces.

On Ukraine, Putin and Macron agreed on the intensification of the talks with a view to consistent implementation of the 2015 Minsk Package of Measures.

The two leaders also discussed the prospect of developing ties between Russia and the EU, as well as bilateral cooperation.

"Vladimir Putin emphasized that Russia is ready for this if the EU reciprocates with sincere interest," the Kremlin said.

According to a statement from Macron's office, the French leader said he was keen for relations to improve between the European Union and Russia.

The exchange came after EU leaders rejected a Franco-German proposal last month to hold a summit with Russia after Poland and Baltic countries said it would send the wrong message as East-West ties deteriorate.

(With input from Reuters)