“I would like France to play not a role that leads to aggravation of the conflict, to its aggravation..., but vice versa.
We are also talking about possible ways of peaceful settlement.
In this sense, it seems to me that France could play its role.
All is not lost,” said the head of state.
The Telegraph newspaper previously suggested that the change in tone of French President Emmanuel Macron's statements regarding the Ukrainian conflict is explained by the fact that he seeks to return France to the authority and status of the dominant force in the European Union.
In particular, Macron allowed operations to “confront Russian troops” in Ukraine.