Macron slams Russia's return to 'imperialism'
France 24 ·
France 24
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday told the UN General Assembly that Russia's invasion of Ukraine harked back to an age of imperialism. "What we have witnessed since February 24 is a return to the age of imperialism and colonies. France refuses this and will work persistently for peace," he told the UN General Assembly.
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