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Articles with tag "macron"

humanitarian crisis

France Says Mariupol Humanitarian Mission Not Possible 'At This Stage'

Putin told Macron that Ukrainian "nationalists" in Mariupol would have to "lay down their arms" before Russian forces allow any emergency humanitarian...
lack of reassurance

Macron Believes 'The Worst Is to Come' in Ukraine After Putin Call – Aide

The aide said Putin appears intent on seizing "the whole of Ukraine." 
privacy concern

Macron’s Refusal of Russian Covid Test Behind Distanced Putin Talks

Sources close to Macron said he refused the test on the grounds that he didn’t want to hand over his DNA to the Russian state. 
high-level discussion

Putin, Macron Discuss Ukraine, Russian 'Security Guarantees' – Kremlin

The call is the latest in a flurry of diplomatic discussions over the conflict in Ukraine and disagreements between Russia and the West over security concerns...
fundamental concerns

Putin Says U.S. Ignored Russia’s Demands – Kremlin

The Russian leader hasn't commented publicly on the Ukraine crisis in over a month.
'new stability order'

France’s Macron Calls for EU-Russia Security Pact in Break With U.S. Calls for Unity

The U.S. has repeatedly insisted on a unified Western front in its standoff with Russia over its buildup near Ukraine.
pointing fingers

Putin Tells Macron U.S. Leading 'Provocative' Exercises in Black Sea

Putin's comments came after Western countries raised alarm over Russian military activities near Ukraine. 
differing accounts

Kremlin Readout Omits Macron’s Calls for Putin to Release Navalny

Macron's office said the French president urged Putin to release Navalny “one year after the assassination attempt of which he was the victim.”
three-way dialogue

Macron, Merkel, Putin Discuss Coronavirus Vaccine Production

The leaders spoke as Russia awaits EU approval of its Sputnik V vaccine in the next two months.
off-limits satire

Charlie Hebdo ‘Could Not Exist’ in Russia – Kremlin

The recent beheading of a teacher in France was linked to his display of Charlie Hebdo's cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad.
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