The French president called out what he considered to be a troubling trend of “Russophobia” amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
QUICK FACTS:
- French President Emmanuel Macron called out people of the world for participating in what he sees as Russophobia.
- The French leader was addressing the sinking opinion of the Russian people as the nation continues its military operation in Ukraine, according to InfoWars.
- Macron said he still has “respect” for the Russian people and that the civil society needs to be part of Europe going forward in what he hopes will be peace.
- The French president also said he believes it’s vital to remain connected to Russia no matter what the actions of their government.
- The global response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to what will likely soon be a crippling financial sanctions on the nation.
- Some went as far as banning Siberian cats from competitions, while other universities attempted to cancel a course on 19th-century Russian writer Dostoevsky.
MORE FROM PRESIDENT MACRON:
“We are responsible for maintaining all possible human ties: to continue talking with the Russian and Belarusian peoples with the help of artists, intellectuals, cooperation in the technical sphere, business and NGOs … this is my task to continue talking with the leaders, even if we have differences … and always respect Russia as a country and the Russian people,” said Macron.
BACKGROUND:
- The French leader weighed in after two weeks of worldwide anti-Russian sentiment that has led to the exclusion of many Russians, both at home and abroad, being cut off from things like trade and use of banking services, as outlined by National Public Radio.
- Additionally, the United States and many other countries have chosen to stop importing oil from Russia, according to Reuters, something thought to have a big impact on the Russian economy.
