China News Service, March 17 (Xinhua) -- French President Macron said in an interview with Ukrainian TV released on the 16th local time that he would call on Russia to cease fire during the Paris Olympics and expressed his readiness to discuss easing the situation in Ukraine with Putin.

　　According to Reuters, in a video posted on social media, the interviewer told Macron through a translator that ceasefires were generally held during the Olympics and believed that Russia should do the same.

　　According to reports, Macron said in response, "We will also make demands." "The rules of the host country are in line with the Olympic movement." "This is a message of peace. We will also follow the decision of the Olympic Committee."

　　The Paris Olympic Games will be held from July 26 to August 11, and the Paralympic Games will be held from August 28 to September 8.

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　　According to TASS news agency, regarding the Ukrainian issue, Macron said that on the one hand, France needs to provide assistance to Ukraine and help Ukraine strengthen its defense, but on the other hand, it needs to de-escalate the situation.

　　"(If Putin calls) I will answer the phone. I think it is my responsibility. Listen to what he has to say." Macron said, "We need to achieve a lasting and just peace. If he (Putin) happens to propose I'll listen to his suggestions."

　　TASS said that Putin had previously stated that Russia was ready to cooperate with France if it was willing.

Putin has said he had a good working relationship with Macron in the past, but it was later severed by the French.

　　In recent times, Macron has frequently spoken out on the Ukraine crisis.

According to the Russian Satellite News Agency, Macron was criticized by many EU countries after he said at the end of February that he "does not rule out the possibility of the West sending troops to Ukraine." German Chancellor Scholz made it clear that European countries or NATO members "will not send troops to Ukraine." Soldiers are dispatched to the territory of Ukraine”.

Russia responded by saying that if Western countries send troops to Ukraine, a direct conflict between NATO and Russia will be "inevitable."