“I look at Russia and ask myself: what strategic options does it have?” Macron said.
It is noted that as the first option, the French president called Russia's becoming a superpower based on its own forces. Macron explained that it would be very difficult to do.
The French leader called the “Eurasian model” the second option, specifying that China dominates in this region, and this option is also unlikely.
The third option, according to Macron, is to restore balance in relations between Russia and Europe.
Earlier, Macron called for abandoning the view of Russia as a “primary enemy” of NATO and rethinking strategic relations with Moscow for the common interests and security of Europe.