In France, they announced that Russia had no plans to prepare an offensive against Ukraine, such an impression was formed after the conversation between President Emmanuel Macron and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. This is reported Reuters with reference to the representative of the Elysee Palace.
From what was said in a telephone conversation about the situation around Ukraine, “it does not follow that Russia is preparing an offensive,” the source said.
Earlier, the White House revealed the details of a telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Joe Biden. The conversation was called professional and meaningful. The White House also noted that the United States is ready to increase assistance to Ukraine if Russia continues to escalate. Prior to this, the US President called the date of Russia’s “invasion” of Ukraine on February 16.
On February 12, Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with French leader Emmanuel Macron. During the conversation, the parties focused on the growing tension “in the Russian-Ukrainian crisis.”
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