<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin and French leader Emmanuel Macron called for a "complete" halt to fighting in Karabakh and said they were ready to intensify diplomatic efforts to help solve the conflict.</p>.<p>"Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron called on the warring sides to halt fire completely and as soon as possible, de-escalate tensions and show maximum restraint," the Kremlin said.</p>.<p><strong>Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/death-toll-rises-in-karabakh-clash-despite-calls-for-calm-894459.html" target="_blank">Death toll rises in Karabakh clash despite calls for calm</a></strong></p>.<p>The leaders expressed "readiness" to see a statement made on behalf of the co-chairs of the Minsk Group -- Russia, France and the US -- that would call for an "immediate" end to fighting and start of talks, the Kremlin added.</p>
<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin and French leader Emmanuel Macron called for a "complete" halt to fighting in Karabakh and said they were ready to intensify diplomatic efforts to help solve the conflict.</p>.<p>"Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron called on the warring sides to halt fire completely and as soon as possible, de-escalate tensions and show maximum restraint," the Kremlin said.</p>.<p><strong>Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/death-toll-rises-in-karabakh-clash-despite-calls-for-calm-894459.html" target="_blank">Death toll rises in Karabakh clash despite calls for calm</a></strong></p>.<p>The leaders expressed "readiness" to see a statement made on behalf of the co-chairs of the Minsk Group -- Russia, France and the US -- that would call for an "immediate" end to fighting and start of talks, the Kremlin added.</p>