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Macron Urges Ukraine Ceasefire in First Call With Putin Since 2022

The call marks their first known conversation since September 2022, several months after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

'Hand of Kremlin?': Russian FM Spokeswoman Mocks Macron Video

The footage has been replayed multiple times on Russian state TV and has been circulating online on accounts hostile to the French president.

Russia Slams France's Accusations It Hacked Macron's Campaign

Paris has accused Moscow of being behind cyberattacks against France during the last decade.

Russia Condemns Macron’s Nuclear Umbrella Proposal

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called French President Emmanuel Macron’s remarks in a televised address “very, very confrontational.”

Macron Denies Telegram Founder’s France Arrest ‘Political'

"It is in no way a political decision. It is up to the judges to rule on the matter," Macron wrote in a highly unusual comment on a legal case.

Putin Rejects Macron Call for Ukraine Ceasefire During Olympics

He pointed to what he said was the unfair treatment of Russian athletes.

Kremlin Slams 'Dangerous' Remarks by Macron About Troop Deployment in Ukraine

The French President said the West could send troops to Ukraine if Russia broke through the front lines and Kyiv made a request.

Russia Warns Israel Against Supplying Arms to Ukraine

Releads with Russia's warning to Israel. Russia on Wednesday warned Israel against supplying weapons to Ukraine after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...

Lavrov Says Putin-Macron Call Leak Breached 'Diplomatic Etiquette'

A French broadcaster said Putin had told Macron he would rather “play ice hockey” than decide on whether to meet Joe Biden to avert war.

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...

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."

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.

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...

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

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

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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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