French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Russia’s decision to recognize the independence of the so-called “LPR” and “DPL,” calling for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council and targeted European sanctions, the Élysée Palace said in a communiqué. “Macron is demanding an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council as well as the adoption of targeted European sanctions,” French presidency said in a statement.
According to the communiqué, the decision to recognize the so-called “L/DNR” from the point of view of France, is “a clear and unilateral violation of Russia’s international commitments and a breach of Ukraine’s sovereignty.”
On Tuesday, February 8, French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Ukraine, the Elysee Palace reported.
According to the agenda posted on the website of the Elysee Palace, on February 8, the President of France will stay in Ukraine.
It is also indicated that on Monday, February 7, Macron will visit the Russian Federation.
