Macron hits back at Putin while French farmers prepare for major action
French leader criticizes recent Russian attacks on Ukraine while discussing support strategy. Meanwhile a trade-deal dispute with South America leads to nation-wide farmer protests in France
Emmanuel Macron made strong comments about Russian attacks while in Buenos-Aires this november (before heading to G20 Summit in Brazil). He noted that Vladimir Putin shows no interest in peace talks after sundayʼs air-strikes on Ukraine: “Our main focus must be helping Ukraine stand its ground“
Following Olaf Scholzʼs friday discussion with Moscow Macron stressed that western allies need to stay together — but peace cant mean that Ukraine gives up. The french leader didnt share his thoughts about the german-russian talk
In a separate matter Macron met with argentinian president Javier Milei to discuss EU-Mercosur trade issues. The deal (which started back in 2019) faces problems from both sides; France worries about south-american farm products that dont match EU rules. Milei also showed doubts about the deals terms
The trade-talk problems led french farmers to plan protests which start monday. “I want our farmers to know we hear them; theres still work to be done on this agreement“‚ Macron said — showing his support for local agriculture workers
