Macron: We will keep in touch with Erdogan on the EU and the Eastern Mediterranean
At a press conference after the NATO Summit in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, French President Macron claimed that 500 days after the start of the Ukraine-Russia War, NATO allies showed the unity of their allies.
Stating that the allies gave Ukraine their full support at the summit and that they would act together to end the war and restore peace and stability on the European continent, Macron said that Russia “cannot bully the European and NATO”. . Macron noted that Ukraine will become a NATO ally when conditions allow.
“UKRAINE REPUSED THE RUSSIAN FORCES AND IS PROGRESSING”
Noting that they defended Ukraine by preventing the escalation or spread of the war, Macron said: “Ukraine, with our support, has repeatedly pushed back the Russian forces from Kiev, Kharkiv, Kherson and is advancing.” he said.
Expressing that time is running in Ukraine’s favor, Macron said: “Russia showed the first signs of division.” saying.
Saying that the Russian security company Wagner showed the “weakness” of the Moscow administration, Macron commented that Russia was weak militarily and politically.
Turkey EXPLANATION
Emmanuel Macron stated that they will keep in touch with President Erdoğan regarding the EU and the Eastern Mediterranean. Macron expressed the expectation that Turkey will quickly approve Sweden’s membership in NATO.
EVENTS IN FRANCE
Asked by a journalist if he had postponed his speech as part of the July 14 National Day due to the possibility of violent events on the nights of July 13-14 in France, Macron said he is not currently planning such a speech. this year.
Macron pointed out that they will respond more forcefully if there are abuses within the framework of the National Holiday.
Referring to the events that followed the death of Nael M. by a police bullet in the city of Nanterre on June 27, Macron said: “Lessons have to be learned from what happened.” saying.
In his speech, Macron also remembered the writer Milan Kundera, a citizen of France and the Czech Republic, who died at the age of 94. (AA)