French President Emmanuel Macron expressed doubts about the readiness of Russian President Vladimir Putin for peace.
Macron, who on the eve of participating in Ukraine in the White House, gave an interview to the US NBC television channel, following negotiations with the participation of US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian leader NATO Mark. Rutte and leaders of European countries.
“Looking at the situation and facts, I do not see that Putin was now especially interested in the world. But perhaps I am too pessimistic,” he said.
At the same time, Macron noted that the optimism of the American president should be taken seriously in this matter. If he believes in the possibility of an agreement, this Great news, and we must do everything possible to achieve a profitable transaction, ”he emphasized.
The French leader indicated that if Trump’s bilateral meeting and Zelensky declared, or a three -way summit will fail, then new sanctions should be imposed on both primary and secondary. This is a country that prefers to kill people, abducts the ceasefire and peace, therefore, we cannot create an equal situation between Russia and Ukraine, ”the French leader believes. The “promising” positive signal on the part of Trump about providing guarantees for Ukraine’s guarantees at the Summit with Putin in Alaska on August 15.
Macron also noted the importance of maintaining the territorial integrity of Ukraine.
“The territorial issue is the case of the Ukrainian people. It is he who will make a decision on this issue,” he emphasized.
The French leader indicated that everything was indicated What is happening in Ukraine is crucial for the security of the whole of Europe.
“What is happening in Ukraine is crucial not only for this country, but also for the security of the whole of Europe. A nuclear power that does not recognize international borders is a threat to all of us. Our position on Ukraine is an exam for our authority in the world,” he said.