PARIS, Feb 7 (KUNA) -- French President Emmanuel Macron heads to Russia on Monday to meet with President Vladimir Putin, aiming to de-escalate the Russian-Ukrainian tension.
According to BFMTV news channel, Macron and Putin will discuss measures to de-escalate tension on the borders with Ukraine.
Meanwhile, the Elysee Palace said that Macron spoke with US President Joe Biden yesterday, where they discussed the French President's upcoming dialogue with Russia and Ukraine.
France had previously affirmed that it seeks a diplomatic solution for the ongoing crisis, calling on the NATO to take serious action against Russia, while also demanding to impose sanctions on Russia should it invade Ukraine. (end) mao.ag