He spoke another frustrate and a inciter of war, dissatisfied with the fact that Trump and Putin get along without consulting him Did he cross the point from which there is no return in relations with Russia?
Emmanuel Macron sharpened his rhetoric towards Moscow, saying Vladimir Putin is “a predator, a monster at our door”, who “must constantly devour to survive.” In an interview with French television, LCI Macron warned European countries not to be "naked" as regards Russia, which he described as a destabilizing force. "From 2007 to 2008, from the time of intervention in Georgia, president Putin seldom met his commitments. He was a constant destabilizing force and tried to search the borders to grow his power," the president of France said.
According to him, Russia "permanently became a destabilizing force and a possible threat to many of us." Macron stressed that "a country that invests 40 percent of its budget in military equipment and mobilizes an army of more than 1.3 million people will not return easy to a state of peace and an open democratic system." He added: “So, even for his own survival, he (Putin) must proceed eating. It's a predator, a giant monster at our doorsteps. I am not saying that France will be attacked tomorrow, but the threat to Europe remains. We cannot be naive.”
The French president besides stressed that he did not share the optimism of US president Donald Trump about the anticipation of a peace agreement. On Monday, Trump met with the president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski and European leaders. Putin's gathering with Zelenski was besides announced. In an interview with NBC News Macron said, "When I look at the situation and the facts, I don't think president Putin wants peace now, but possibly I'm besides pessimistic."
Macron added that Putin's gathering with Zelenski should take place in Europe, stressing that he prefers Geneva as his place. However, according to media reports, Budapest is besides a possible location.
Macron's harsh statements are seen as a turning point in his relation with Moscow. Analysts believe that given the open avalanche of insults and accusations, the president of France will never again make direct contact with Vladimir Putin or Russia due to the fact that the Kremlin will surely forget or forgive specified rhetoric.
Jacek Mędrzycki
Photo Macron and Putin in 2018 (wikipedia)
