“During the exchange of views on the situation in connection with the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the heads of state informed each other about measures taken in Russia and France aimed at minimizing negative socio-economic consequences,” the Kremlin’s press service said in a statement.
Macron thanked for the assistance in returning the French to their homeland.
They discussed the possibility of organizing a meeting of leaders of countries - permanent members of the UN Security Council in the form of a video conference.
In addition, the presidents discussed the conflict in Ukraine.
Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump had a telephone conversation with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, during which they discussed the imminent convening of leaders of countries that are permanent members of the UN Security Council against the backdrop of the COVID-19 coronavirus infection pandemic.