Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron met in France, during which they discussed many topical issues, including the situation in Ukraine.

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It is noted that the meeting lasted 2 hours and 45 minutes, and after it the leaders of the two countries held a press conference.

Makron stressed that it is necessary to hold a new meeting on the situation in Ukraine in the "Norman format". He stressed that the topic of Ukraine was considered in detail at the meeting.

"I think that we can say that we intend to hold a new round of negotiations in the" Norman format "with Germany and Ukraine," the French president said..

In addition, he specified that before such a meeting should receive from the OSCE report on the situation in the Donbass.

"For my part, I reminded President Putin of his desire to achieve de-escalation of the conflict within the Norman format and within the framework of the Minsk process," said Makron.

He clarified that if the escalation continues in the Donbass, the issue of strengthening sanctions will be raised.

"If there is de-escalation, then this will not be. And I wish it was de-escalation, "said Macron..

Also, the leaders of the countries discussed the conflict in Syria and the situation with North Korea (DPRK). It was not without the theme of international terrorism.

Makron said that he did not ignore the scandal with the persecution of gays in Chechnya.

"I recalled how important it is for France to respect the rights of all minorities, all people, the entire civil society. We discussed LGBT people in Chechnya, as well as in Russia. I very clearly indicated to President Putin what France is waiting for regarding this issue, and we agreed that we will regularly monitor the situation together, "he said..

According to Makron, Putin said that he took steps to find out what really happened in Chechnya.

The Russian president, in turn, said that during the conversation with his French counterpart, the subject of Russia's interference in the elections was not raised.

"As for Russia's alleged interference with anyone's election, we did not discuss this issue. Mr. President did not show any interest in this. For my part, what to discuss? I believe that there is no such thing, "Putin assured..

Makron also thanked the Russian president for his visit and stated that the dialogue between the two countries "has never been interrupted".

"No important problem in the world can be solved without Russia's participation," the French president said..

Putin, in turn, invited Macron to come back with a return visit to Russia.

"He mentioned that Tsar Peter I was in France for several weeks, and as everyone knows, in the diplomatic world everything is done on the basis of reciprocity. I also invite Mr. President to Russia, "Putin said..

As reported by the "Observer", earlier in Russia they announced the forecast for the meeting of the leaders of the two countries.

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