Miyar emphasized that sanctions would not force Moscow to change its position on the Crimea, "which in essence has been Russian since the time of Catherine the Great."
“It is clear that the sanctions policy has not led to anything and will not lead, because Russia will not change its decision on the Crimea, this issue has been finally resolved. This question is closed for us, ”said Fedorov.
According to the expert, the fact that the French deputy is in favor of dialogue with Russia does not contradict the position of the French leader Emmanuel Macron, who today receives Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“A lot of issues, including bilateral relations, will be raised, I suppose. I think that despite all the differences, dialogue is necessary. Macron is going to defend European values, defend the position of the West and Western Europe in the dialogue with Putin, but he believes that Russia should not be “pushed” out of Europe, but, on the contrary, reintegrated, ”Fedorov explained.
According to the analyst, the turn to reality, to more pragmatic approaches in relations with Russia is now "making its way".
Earlier, a French politician called for the return of Russia to the G8.