Presidential candidate and current president of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin commented on French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine during the Paris Olympics. He announced this at a press conference at his campaign headquarters.
He emphasized that he had not heard such an offer from the French President. Putin added that the Russian side is ready to consider any issue, but plans to act according to its own interests and the current situation.
In his view, international authorities are distorting the meaning of the Olympic movement and undermining the foundations of international sport.
The day before Macron statedIt was stated that France would offer Russia a ceasefire during the Olympic Games in Paris.
Speaking about the participation of athletes from the Russian Federation with neutral status, the French leader said that according to the decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), “Russia should not participate in these games as a state, but athletes can compete.” “only as athletes” under the white flag.
Previously Macron spoke It’s about changing the world order.