French President Emmanuel Macron
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Appearing on CBS’s “Face the Nation,” Macron was asked by host Margaret Brennan about how France would react if Russia invaded Ukraine.
“I think the situation is unacceptable. Russia needs to de-escalate. That’s clear,” Macron said. “The current situation and the level of tension on the border are absolutely counterproductive and unacceptable. We now want a political process to deal with some Ukrainian regions and … to achieve stability and peace for Ukraine and the Ukrainians”
Brennan noted that Russia has largely ignored sanctions imposed by other countries and NATO, and Macron himself criticized NATO as a “brain death.”
“I think what happened a few years ago when Ukraine was invaded is not a failure of diplomacy, it is a failure of our collective credibility vis-à-vis Russia,” Macron said. “And I think when we put red lines, we have to make them be respected by our people and others. And I think we have to be clear and tough. It was a failure of a naive approach towards Russia. I am definitely in favor. of the discussion with Russia, with an open, silent and respectful discussion with Russia “.
Brennan also asked the French president if he believed recent U.S. sanctions against Russia would affect the Russian president. Vladimir Putin
Doctor Vladimir Vladimirovich PutinNavalny says he can “die at any time” on Sunday shows the preview: Russia and US exchange sanctions; tensions over the police increase; Russia continues vaccination campaign prevents top Biden cabinet officials from retaliating for sanctions MORE. Macron said he believed a multifaceted approach was needed to address the situation on the Ukrainian border.
“I fully share, as well as the will of [President Biden
Joe BidenSuspect in FedEx shooting used two assault rifles he bought legally: police US, China say they are ‘committed’ to cooperating on climate change DC goes to the dogs — Major and Champ, that is MORE] to dialogue, and I am sure President Putin can be prepared to maintain an open dialogue. But if we want a better system in terms of arms control, if we want to stabilize many of the crises in the world today, we need an open and frank dialogue with Russia, ”he said.
“I think we need to define clear red lines with Russia. That’s the only way to be credible. I think sanctions are not enough in themselves, but sanctions are part of the package,” Macron added.