Russian President Putin spoke to French President Macron on Thursday amid Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine. According to the report, during this time Putin told Macron that the purpose of Russia’s military operation in Ukraine is to demilitarize it and maintain its neutral position, so that there is no threat to Russia from Ukrainian territory. In addition, Putin warned in talks with Macron that the Russian side would continue the fight against militants of nationalist armed groups in Ukraine without a deal.
Russia will continue to fight
According to the Kremlin, it is noted that during the Special Operations for the Defense of the Donbass, Russia intends to continue the uncompromising fight against militants of nationalist armed groups who commit war crimes, including placing military equipment in residential areas and using the civilian population as a human shield.
Putin also discussed humanitarian issues
In a telephonic conversation, the Russian leader gave Macron a reasoned explanation about the important role of the neo-Nazis in Kyiv’s state policy. According to French Prime Minister Jean Casteux, the heads of state also discussed humanitarian issues in relation to the situation in Ukraine.