Macron Denounces 'Threatening' Remarks from Russia After Rare Phone Talks
Macron criticizes Russia's "bizarre and threatening" tone in recent phone call.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
French President Emmanuel Macron criticized Russia’s “bizarre and threatening” tone following a rare phone call between the defense ministers of France and Russia. The call aimed at enhancing exchanges to combat terrorism, with France offering to share information on a recent attack in Moscow claimed by extremists. Macron dismissed Russian suggestions of French involvement as “ridiculous” and emphasized France’s readiness to cooperate against terrorism. Additionally, the article touches on a severed power line to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant in Ukraine due to Russian shelling, and Macron’s tougher stance on Russia. France denied any talks on Ukraine during the call, emphasizing a focus on counterterrorism cooperation.