France’s Macron Condemns Russia’s Recognition of Rebel-Held Ukrainian Territories

France’s Macron Condemns Russia’s Recognition of Rebel-Held Ukrainian Territories
French President Emmanuel Macron attends a news conference on the second day of the European Union–African Union summit at The European Council Building in Brussels, on Feb. 18, 2022. John Thys/Pool via Reuters
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French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Russia’s decision to recognize the independence of rebel-held Ukrainian regions, he wrote on Twitter on the Monday after convening an emergency national security meeting addressing the latest developments linked to Ukraine.

A statement from the Elysee Palace said the decision was a unilateral violation of Russia’s international commitments and an attack on Ukraine’s sovereignty.