“Peace can’t be the capitulation of Ukraine and should come by means of negotiations”
“Russia is an imperialist energy that violates worldwide regulation,” French President Emmanuel Macron stated throughout a televised interview on Thursday, stressing that offering support to Ukraine “means defending our rights, the sovereignty of Ukrainians and their territorial integrity”.
“Peace can’t be the capitulation of Ukraine and should come by means of negotiations,” he careworn, including that that second has not but arrived as a result of Russia “continues to maneuver aggressively.” The French president additionally stated that Russia reveals no tendency to carry again and that if it weren’t for the West's response, Ukraine would already be a “Russian satellite tv for pc”.
Emmanuel Macron additionally stated that France would proceed its support to Ukraine, mentioning that “we don't need the battle to escalate.” He additionally stated that France would give Ukraine Mirage 2000-5, with out specifying the quantity, and that it will prepare pilots and navy personnel.
On the query of the attainable sending of navy trainers to Ukraine, Emmanuel Macron stated that “there needs to be no taboo on this matter”.
Requested concerning the arrest of a Frenchman in Russia, the French head of state confirmed the knowledge clarifying: “A compatriot of ours was arrested in Russia and since many issues have been stated by the Russian authorities about him, he’s one among our compatriots who works in a Swiss non-governmental group based by former United Nations Secretary-Normal Kofi Annan and engaged in diplomacy. By no means is he somebody who labored and is working for France.”
Requested concerning the scenario in Gaza, the French President reiterated his need for a ceasefire and that he helps the American plan.
As for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Macron stated he’s “a superbly official interlocutor,” even when he may very well be indicted by the Worldwide Felony Courtroom.
“The orders haven’t but been issued,” he reminded.
Concerning the problem of recognizing a Palestinian state, the French President stated that France is in favor however that the fitting time has not but arrived.
Forward of the European elections, Macron known as on the French to go to the polls en masse, stressing that along with the battle towards abstention, there may be additionally the battle towards the acute proper.
“If tomorrow France sends a really massive far-right delegation, if different main nations do, Europe might discover itself blocked,” Emmanuel Macron identified.
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