“The world is not at war with Russia – just Putin”: French President Emmanuel Macron insisted that the world “is not at war with Russia or its people”, but only with Vladimir Putin
- Macron’s comments came in a heavy televised address Wednesday night
- He made it clear that the only aggressor in the war was Vladimir Putin
- He said NATO had no presence in Ukraine and Russia had not been attacked
- Macron met with Putin, including one in Moscow, before the invasion
- He said their line of communication remained open in hopes of ending the war
French President Emmanuel Macron tonight he insisted that the world “is not at war with Russia or his people “, but only with Vladimir Putin.
In a heavy national televised address Wednesday night, the head of state drew attention to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
‘Nothing there NATO troops or bases in Ukraine, and Russia has not been attacked, “Macron said, as many cities in Ukraine came under brutal attack.
French President Emmanuel Macron tonight (pictured in a televised address) insisted that the world “is not at war with Russia or its people”, but only with Vladimir Putin
Macron held numerous meetings with Putin (pictured), including one in Moscow, before Russia invaded Ukraine last Thursday.
Introducing Russian President Vladimir Putin as an “aggressor” while standing in front of the flags of France, Ukraine and the European Union, Mr Macron said: “This war is the fruit of a spirit of revenge born of a revisionist reading of European history.
“Russian forces are besieging the most important Ukrainian cities. The coming days will probably be more and more difficult. Hundreds of thousands of refugees are fleeing to neighboring countries.
Macron held numerous meetings with Putin, including one in Moscow, before Russia invaded Ukraine last Thursday.
Referring to the Ukrainian leader, Mr Macron said: “I address President Vladimir Zelensky with the fraternal support of France.
“This afternoon, the UN General Assembly condemned this aggression with a huge vote.
“In this way, the international community has shown its unity.”
Confirming that “several hundred French troops have arrived in Romania”, Macron emphasized the difference between Russia and its leader.
“We are not at war with Russia,” Macron said. “We know what unites us with this great European people – that is, the Russian people.”
In the photo: Fire in the faculty building of Kharkiv University, caused by a Russian missile strike shortly after 8.10 am local time on March 2, 2022.
However, Mr Macron added: “I have chosen to stay in touch and will keep in touch with President Putin as much as I can and as necessary.”
Macron said this was “to prevent the war from spreading and spreading.”
“These events are a signal of a change of epoch.
“Democracy is being challenged before our eyes. Our freedom, that of our children, is no longer a given, it is a time of courage, of constant struggle.
“Therefore, our country will increase investment in its defense.
“We can no longer rely on others, especially Russian gas. I will defend a strategy for European energy independence.
To that end, Mr Macron said he would hold an EU summit next week in Versailles to discuss energy independence.
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