French media learned about Macron's plans to discuss pressure on Russia with Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron plans to discuss the situation around Ukraine and increasing pressure on Russia at a meeting with his American counterpart Donald Trump. This was announced on September 21 by BFMTV.

"This will be an opportunity to guide President Trump to the right decisions, especially regarding Ukraine, to continue efforts to support Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia," the publication says.

According to the TV channel, Macron intends to have a frank conversation with Trump and try to influence the decisions of the American president, the Newspaper added.Ru.

The meeting between Macron and Trump is scheduled for 17:35 local time in New York (00:35 GMT). It will be held on the eve of the opening of the UN General Assembly. BFMTV added that Macron will become the first head of state with whom Trump will meet in New York as part of the UN General Assembly events.

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On August 5, Macron promised to increase pressure on Russia. He stressed that the European Union (EU) and its partners will continue to increase pressure on Moscow, including through new sanctions and increased military support for Kiev. On September 18, the grandson of former French President General Charles de Gaulle pointed out that French politicians are trying to mislead the country's population with statements about Russia's weakness, since these statements are false and absurd.

On September 5, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called a false statement by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barraud about Russia's plight. The reason for her comment was the words of the French minister about Russia's weakness and control over only half of the territory it occupied five years ago.