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Macron does not rule out new sanctions against Russia

Macron does not rule out new sanctions against Russia

France will discuss with its EU partners the introduction of new sanctions against Russia over the situation in the Ukrainian town of Bucha near Kiev and does not rule out restrictions on the supplies of Russian oil and coal, French President …

Macron told Putin paying gas bills in rubles not possible

Macron told Putin paying gas bills in rubles not possible

French President Emmanuel Macron told his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, that it was not possible for Western gas clients to pay their bills in rubles, a French presidential official told journalists on Tuesday. "France is …

Macron plans to hold another conversation with Putin today

Macron plans to hold another conversation with Putin today

French President Emmanuel Macron plans to hold another telephone conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on March 29, French Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Anne Claire Legendre told BFM TV. "President Macron plans to once …

"Auchan" stays in Russia

"Auchan" stays in Russia

The French company "Auchan" will continue its work in Russia, as it acts in the interests of the country's population. This was stated by the CEO of the company, Yves Claude, to the newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche. …

Macron to call Putin in two-three days

Macron to call Putin in two-three days

French President Emmanuel Macron intends to have another telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. "I expect a new conversation with President Putin in the next 48-72 hours," TASS quotes him as saying. …

TotalEnergies to stop buying Russian oil by end of 2022

TotalEnergies to stop buying Russian oil by end of 2022

The French energy company TotalEnergies has updated its policy towards Russia amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and has decided to completely stop purchasing Russian oil and petroleum products no later than the end of 2022, the company said in …

Putin and Macron discuss situation around Ukraine

Putin and Macron discuss situation around Ukraine

The situation around Ukraine and the course of the Russian-Ukrainian talks were the focus of a telephone conversation between Russian and French Presidents, Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron, the Kremlin press service reported on Tuesday. …

Renault resumes production at Moscow plant

Renault resumes production at Moscow plant

French carmaker Renault resumed production at its Moscow plant on Monday, a company spokesperson told Reuters. Renault suspended operations at its car assembly plant in Moscow in late February, saying at the time it was due to a …

France freezes Russian Central Bank’s assets worth 22 bln euro

France freezes Russian Central Bank’s assets worth 22 bln euro

The French authorities have frozen the funds of the Bank of Russia worth 22 bln euro, as well as accounts and property of individuals sanctioned by western countries, France’s Minister of Economy and Finance Bruno Le Maire said in live …

France to tighten anti-Russia sanctions

France to tighten anti-Russia sanctions

France is prepared to “toughen sanctions,” an Elysée official told reporters following a call between French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin. “We must yet evaluate those we have …

Macron holds telephone talks with Putin and Zelensky

Macron holds telephone talks with Putin and Zelensky

French President Emmanuel Macron held telephone conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to the Elysee Palace, the talks between the French and Russian leaders lasted an …

French authorities detect "sanctioned" Russian ship in Channel

French authorities detect "sanctioned" Russian ship in Channel

The French authorities detained a Russian vessel in the English Channel, Agence France-Presse reports with a reference to the Maritime Prefecture. The Russian Embassy in France confirmed the data on the detention of the dry cargo ship. …

Macron says he phoned Putin on Zelensky’s request

Macron says he phoned Putin on Zelensky’s request

French President Emmanuel Macron said he phoned Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday on a request from Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky. "I had a quick, direct and frank conversation on a request from President …

Putin and Macron exchange opinions about events in Ukraine

Putin and Macron exchange opinions about events in Ukraine

The presidents of Russia and France, Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron, held a phone conversation on Thursday to exchange opinions about the events in Ukraine, the Kremlin press service said. "During the phone conversation of …