French President Macron elaborated on his views on the Ukraine crisis through a live TV interview. He said it was important for Europe not to draw red lines on aid to Ukraine.

He described Russia as an "adversary" but did not position it as a "enemy" Macron will go to Germany on the 15th to continue consultations with leaders of Germany and other countries on issues such as the Ukraine Crisis.  “The situation on Ukraine's front line is fragile and Ukraine's counterattack did not go as planned”