French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that it was “too early” to remove sanctions against Russia, a matter raised by the Kremlin. Russian terms include the revocation of sanctions on the state agricultural bank Rosselkhozbank and the restoration of Russian companies’ access to the international Swift payment system.

“The question of (lifting) of sanctions will come, but in due time in the context of a stable and enduring peace. So it’s too early ‘, Macron cleared up in a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski in Paris.

The United States has reached separate agreements on Tuesday with Ukraine and Russia to stop their attacks on the sea and against energy targets, with Washington to agree to push to lift certain sanctions against Moscow.

France will provide approximately 2 billion euros In addition to military aid in Ukraine, President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday, accusing Russia of re -election and rewriting recently restricted ceasefire agreements.



“I can announce today 2 billion euros additional military support in Ukraine,” Macron said with the Ukrainian president.

Macron added that anti-tank missiles, ground-to-air missiles, armored vehicles and drones are part of the new military equipment to be provided in Kiev. More Mirage fighter aircraft will also be provided.

The two leaders spoke ahead of the summit of about 30 leaders on Thursday with the aim of reinforcing the aid to Ukraine, discussing the limited ceasefire and a future European role in preventing Russia from attacks as soon as there is agreement following negotiation.

“Ukraine has agreed to cease fire unconditionally. We expect the same commitment from Russia » Macron said, adding that it is too early to lift European sanctions in Russia.

“I see today that Russia’s will is to rewrite and interpret Re -discussed and agreed by citing new terms. Instead of proving that it wants peace, Russia continues to hit the territory of Ukraine daily. ”

For his part, the Ukrainian president said he hoped the US to have “enough power” to push Russia into an unconditional ceasefire, after Moscow has put in terms of interruption of attacks on the Black Sea with Washington’s mediation.

Zelenski insisted that sanctions against Russia should remain in force and enhanced.