French President Emmanuel Macron concluded that “the worst is yet to come” in the conflict in Ukraine, after a telephone conversation with the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, who expressed his determination to continue the offensive and that he could “take the control” from all over the country, reported the presidency.
In a conversation that lasted an hour and a half, Putin told his French counterpart that the Russian operation is developing “according to plans” and that it could “intensify” if the Ukrainians do not accept their conditions, reported the French president’s office.
“The forecast of the president (Macron) is that the worst is yet to come, as a result of what President Putin told him”, explained an adviser to the French president who wished to remain anonymous.
The Elysée Palace, residence of the French presidency, pointed out that the initiative for the telephone exchange between the two leaders (the third since the beginning of the invasion on February 24) was Putin’s, who wanted “report” to Macron “of the situation and intentions, within the framework of a sincere dialogue” between these leaders.
Macron responded to Putin’s accusations about Ukraine by stating that “made a serious mistake with the Ukrainian regime“, what “he’s not a nazi”. “You make up stories, you look for excuses”, the French president would have told him, according to the Elysee, who insisted that “don’t lie”.
“This interview made it possible to re-address the disagreements, to tell President Putin the truth,” but also, “Unfortunately”, to verify “their determination to follow the military operation to the end.”
“The Ukrainians fight bravely. Nothing is guaranteed but the relationship of forces is very unbalanced”, priced the Elysee, while pointing out “pessimism” from Macron at the end of the discussion.
The French president reaffirmed his intention to “toughen sanctions” against Russia, since it is about “a very powerful tool, as seen in the fall of the ruble”.
Source: Gestion
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