French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday condemned the decision of his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to recognize the independence of pro-Russian separatist regions in eastern Ukraine and called for “European sanctions” against Moscow.
According to one A statement issued by the Elysee Palace, The head of state called for an “emergency meeting of the UN Security Council”, denouncing “the unilateral violation of Russia’s international obligations and the assault on Ukraine’s sovereignty.”
In the retaken separatist areas of l’est de l’Ukraine, La Rossi violates the obligations and matters relating to Ukraine. Je condamne cette décision. J “ai requesté une réunion d’urgence du Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies et des sanctions in Europe.
The European Union has also condemned what it sees as a “grave violation” of international law, ensuring a Western response with “unity and firmness”. “Recognition of the two separatist regions of Ukraine is a flagrant violation of international law, the territorial integrity of Ukraine and the Minsk agreements.”In response, European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
