China News Service, May 28 (Xinhua) According to a comprehensive report, on the 28th local time, Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with French President Macron and German Chancellor Scholz to discuss topics such as the situation in Ukraine and the world food crisis.
FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin.
According to the TASS news agency, the leaders of the three countries had an in-depth exchange of views on the situation in Ukraine.
During the conversation, Russian President Vladimir Putin introduced in detail the latest progress of the special military operation in Ukraine, and pointed out that the Russian military strictly abides by international humanitarianism.
The AFP report mentioned that French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Scholz demanded that Russia release 2,500 captured Ukrainian soldiers from the Azov steel plant.
FILE PHOTO: French President Emmanuel Macron.
In addition, the talk also paid special attention to the Russia-Ukraine negotiations.
Putin reiterated that Russia is open to dialogue between Russia and Ukraine, and warned that the continued flow of weapons from the West to Ukraine could further destabilize the situation and exacerbate the humanitarian crisis.
On the issue of food security, Putin said that the wrong economic and fiscal and financial policies of the West and the sanctions against Russia are the real reasons for the difficulties in food supply.
He said that Russia is ready to assist in exploring plans for the smooth export of grains, including the plan to export Ukrainian grains from Black Sea ports.
Putin also said that increasing the supply of Russian fertilizers and agricultural products will also help ease tensions in the global food market, but this will require Western countries to lift related sanctions.
Data map: German Chancellor Scholz.
In addition, the three leaders agreed to remain in contact.
According to previous reports, since May this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin has had separate calls with French President Macron and German Chancellor Scholz to discuss specific issues such as improving humanitarian conditions, seeking diplomatic solutions to conflicts, food crises, and Western sanctions against Russia. have a discussion.