Macron urged to restore the work of Friendship as soon as possible

The Druzhba oil pipeline needs to be restored as soon as possible. French President Emmanuel Macron said this at a press conference after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on March 13.

"It is important, first of all, that full transparency is ensured, it is necessary that the work be carried out as quickly as possible," TASS quoted the French leader as saying.

The French President also noted that he was aware of "Ukraine's commitments in this area."

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On March 13, Florian Philippot, the leader of the French right-wing Patriots party, criticized the reception of Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky at the Elysee Palace before his meeting with Macron. The politician was outraged by the warm welcome of the head of Ukraine, who just a few days ago threatened Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. He noted that Zelensky had come to Paris again for money, and called for an end to aid to Ukraine.

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