Putin, Macron pledge to improve Russia-EU ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron plan to improve relations between Russia and Europe, the Kremlin said on Friday after a telephone call between the two leaders.
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- Published Date: 11:20 | 02 July 2021
- Modified Date: 11:30 | 02 July 2021
French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the situations in Ukraine and Libya, which have been hit by political unrest, on Friday with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, according to a statement from Macron's office.
Macron said he was keen for relations to improve between the European Union and Russia.
Last month, European Union leaders rejected a Franco-German proposal to hold a summit with Russia after Poland and Baltic countries said it would send the wrong message as East-West ties deteriorate.
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