France Throws Weight Behind Ukraine, Determines To Pressure Moscow Into Submitting To Ceasefire Deal              

President Emmanuel Macron: “Together with our European partners and in close coordination with the United States, France continues to support Ukraine to find the path to a just and lasting peace.

 “As Russia persists in opposing an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, we are determined to increase pressure on Moscow.

“In this regard, I welcome the adoption of new sanctions by the United States as well as those approved today by the European Union.

“Peace must prevail.” Macron asserted

Zelenskyy and Macron at Brussel summit