Russia Issues Candid Response to Macron’s Statements
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing RIA Novosti, Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, responded Tuesday to statements by French President Emmanuel Macron that Europeans should manage frozen Russian assets. She saeid only Moscow has the right to decide the fate of its property.
The Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson added that those who have illegally held Russia’s assets must return them if they do not want to be seen as thieves and face the harshest consequences.
Earlier Tuesday, Emmanuel Macron announced he would establish a working group with Turkey and the United States to ensure security after the war in Ukraine. He also said European allies would coordinate on utilizing frozen russian assets. ”We must continue supporting Kyiv, pursue a peace agreement, and keep pressuring Russia with sanctions to push Moscow toward serious negotiations,” Macron stated.
