On Sunday, September 11, French President Emmanuel Macron, in a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, condemned the continuation of Russian military operations in Ukraine and recalled his demand for their speedy termination, the start of negotiations and the restoration of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. This was reported by the press service of the Elysee Palace..

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Macron recalled that the Russian occupation was the reason that today the integrity of the Zaporozhye power plant is under threat.

He asked that the Russian forces withdraw their heavy and light weapons and that the recommendations of the IAEA be followed to ensure the security of the site..

He said that he would continue negotiations with Zelensky and the Director General of the IAEA so that an agreement could be reached guaranteeing the safety of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant..

Macron also demanded that Putin fulfill the agreements reached with Ukraine and Turkey on the transportation of grain..

Recall, earlier, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of France discussed the situation at the ZNPP.