In a phone call, Putin explained to Macron why Russia had invaded Ukraine – SME.sk

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The leaders agreed to stay in touch.

MOSCOW. Russian president Vladimir Putin he called on Thursday with his French counterpart Emmanuelom Macronom.

The Kremlin announced that Putin had provided the French leader with a “comprehensive” explanation of the “reasons” for Mask decided to invade Ukraine. TASR reports on the basis of reports from AFP and Reuters.

During a telephone conversation, Putin and Macron “seriously and sincerely exchanged views” on the current situation in Ukraine, while Putin “provided a comprehensive explanation of the reasons and circumstances for which a decision was taken to launch a special military operation,” the Kremlin said.

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The Russian side added in a statement that the call was made at the initiative of the French president, while both leaders agreed to remain in contact.

The head of the Elysee Palace has taken several diplomatic steps in recent weeks to prevent a Russian invasion of Ukraine, including a visit to Moscow, where he held talks with the Russian president, Reuters recalls.