Macron states that France "is not intimidated" by Russian threats, following a meeting at the Élysée
A closed-door meeting brought together the president, the prime minister, the president of the National Assembly and several party leaders, amid international tensions and rising fuel prices.
A closed-door meeting took place Friday late morning at the Élysée, bringing together the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, the Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, the President of the National Assembly, Yaël Braun-Pivet, as well as several major party leaders and candidates for the 2027 presidential election, according to Le Monde.
Upon leaving, Emmanuel Macron declared: "We are not intimidated" by Russian threats, although the precise content of these threats was not detailed in the available information.
The head of state also spoke about rising fuel prices, which affects many French citizens. "The government and I are committed to supporting our fellow citizens during this period, which I know is so difficult," he assured, according to statements reported by Le Monde.
Full details on the exchanges that took place during this meeting, as well as the exact nature of the threats mentioned by the president, were not specified in the information available at this stage.
Sources
- EN DIRECT, présidentielle 2027 : « Nous ne sommes pas intimidés » par les menaces russes, affirme Emmanuel Macron à la sortie de la réunion à l’Elysée — Le Monde — Une
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