French presidential candidate and leader of the far-right Rally National party, Marine Le Pen, has said she is not in favor of lifting the sanctions against Russia imposed after the invasion of Ukraine..

She said this during a conversation with listeners of one of the radio stations, writes "

One of the listeners said that Le Pen is Putin's " I'm not for the lifting of sanctions"

She added that she was only against energy sanctions " “I positioned myself perfectly on all other sanctions,” she added..

Incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen advanced to the second round after the first round of presidential elections on Sunday.. The second round will take place on April 24.