Putin and Macron Talk... Confirm Differences in Positions

Putin Demands Russian Sovereignty and Ukraine Demilitarization
Macron Calls for Halt to Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure

[Asia Economy International Department Reporter] On the 28th (local time), Russian President Vladimir Putin had a phone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, discussing peace agreements and civilian protection, but only confirmed their differences in position.

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According to TASS news agency, the Kremlin stated, "President Putin emphasized that the resolution of the Ukraine situation is only possible if Russia's security interests are unconditionally considered, including recognition of Russian sovereignty over the Crimean Peninsula, the demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine, and its neutral status."

The Kremlin also said, "Russia is open to dialogue with the Ukrainian delegation."

The Kremlin stated, "President Putin emphasized that Russian forces have not threatened civilians nor attacked civilian facilities."

The Kremlin claimed, "President Putin asserted that Ukrainian nationalists are using civilians as human shields, deliberately placing weapons in civilian residential areas, and intensifying shelling of cities in Donbas."

The French presidential office, the ?lys?e Palace, reported, "During a 90-minute phone call, President Macron demanded that President Putin stop attacks on Ukrainian civilians and civilian infrastructure, and ensure the safety of major roads, including those coming from the south of Kyiv."

The ?lys?e Palace added, "President Putin expressed willingness to keep promises on these three aspects." It also noted, "The two leaders agreed to maintain ongoing contact."

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