Emmanuel Macron says he wants “the defeat” of Russia in Ukraine, but without “crushing” it… What to remember from the interview with Pieyre-Alexandre Anglade

Renaissance MP Pieyre-Alexandre Anglade, chairman of the European Affairs Committee at the National Assembly, was the guest of “8:30 a.m. franceinfo”, Sunday February 19, 2023. He discusses Emmanuel Macron’s position on the conflict in Ukraine, while the head of state believes that we must not “crush” Russia

Supporting Ukrainians and “preparing for the aftermath”

Asked about recent statements by Emmanuel Macron, who believes he wants Russia to be defeated in Ukraine, “but without crushing it“, Pieyre-Alexandre Anglade explains that “France’s position is very clear” : support the Ukrainians in their resistance effort, provide them with the necessary armaments so that they can resist and “carry out the most effective counter-offensive to then be in a position of strength in any peace negotiations“.

“There is no relativism in the position of the head of state”

The deputy does not see “no relativism” in the words of the Head of State. “Its position is very clear: there is an aggressor: Russia, and an attacked: Ukraine“As for declaring that you want the defeat of Moscow,”that does not make us co-belligerents“.

I can “own” the words of Kamala Harris

“The time is not for dialogue because Moscow is choosing to escalate“, indicated the president of the commission. While Emmanuel Macron denounces “war crimes“in Ukraine, US Vice President Kamala Harris spoke about”crimes against humanity“.
“I can do mine” the words of Kamala Harris, estimated Pieyre-Alexandre Anglade, who evokes a “terror strategy“from the Russians.”When you carry out a systematic strategy of rape and deportation, these are crimes against humanity“.

“The president was right to keep the link” with Vladimir Putin

The elected official indicates, however, that Vladimir Putin remains essential for any possible negotiation with Moscow. “The president was right to keep in touch with his Russian counterpart“There is the desire not to leave Turkey, for example, face to face with the head of the Kremlin.”Each time the Head of State has contacted Vladimir Putin, it has been done in concert with President Zelensky“.

Russian athletes have “nothing to do” at the Paris Olympics

“I find it hard to imagine Russian athletes under contract with their army coming to parade in Paris and winning medals at the Olympics“, also reacted Pieyre-Alexandre Anglade when asked about the possible participation of Moscow in the 2024 Olympic Games in France.

The full interview can be found below: