French President Emmanuel Macron, during a televised interview with all the material at TF1 Station, said he did not know if Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to go to Constantinople to negotiate with Ukrakani.

He emphasized, however, that if it does not go, Europe and the United States have agreed to impose additional sanctions on Moscow. Asked if the sanctions include the seizure of Russian assets in Europe, the French president responded negatively, saying that this would not be legal in terms of international law.

The French president emphasized that no one wishes to declare a third world war, noting that there should be an end to hostilities and that Ukraine should be able to enter decisively in negotiations concerning its territorial integrity. He also noted that the best security guarantee to Kiev is to provide assistance in creating a remarkable Ukrainian army capable of dealing with any form of Russian aggression in the future.

Emmanuel Macron reiterated that his country, Britain and other countries are willing to send – if there is a peace agreement between Moscow and Kiev and after the UN decision – military forces that will be installed along the front line.

Asked whether and whether he believes France should have a “war economy”, he noted that in 2017 France was spending its 32 billion euro defense, while today’s 50 billion euro spends that Rafale aircraft has tripled.

On the issue of using the ability to prevent France for the benefit of all Europe, the French president said that there was always a European dimension in the potential of France’s nuclear deterrence, but noted that the last reason would have the president in this issue.

Finally, asked about Europe’s relations with the United States, Emmanuel Macron said Europeans know that US interests will gradually be less and less in Europe.