The journalist asked Macron whether the partners were someday as close to a truce as it is now.
“I hope this. Over the next 8-10 days we are going to increase pressure on Russia. I remain careful because part of the equation depends on Moscow. We must be unified and restrained [Россию]. I believe that thanks to this meeting in the Vatican, we managed to return the pressure on Russia. This was a goal, because it was wrong to have pressure exerted exclusively on Ukraine. This is what we achieved with the help [премьер-министра Великобритании] Kira Starmer, ”he answered.
The French leader added that Europe should be ready with the United States to strengthen its position in relation to Russia in order to ensure the ceasefire in Ukraine.
The French President believes that he managed to convince the Americans of the possibilities of “escalation of threats and, possibly, sanctions” to force the Russians to agree to a ceasefire.
Macron expressed cautious optimism, noting that the decision depends on Moscow.
