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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Lavrov Slams French Diplomacy as "Pathetic" After Macron Adviser's Moscow Visit
Caption: Lavrov Slams French Diplomacy as "Pathetic" After Macron Adviser’s Moscow Visit. Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized France’s diplomatic efforts to revive dialogue between Emmanuel Macron and Vladimir Putin as “pathetic.” Lavrov dismissed Macron’s attempt to call Putin for discussions as “not serious,” stating that Putin is always open to serious proposals but demands a more direct approach. Macron’s top diplomatic adviser, Emmanuel Bonne, visited Moscow to prepare the ground for a potential conversation between the two leaders, who haven't spoken since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Diplomats confirmed Bonne’s visit, during which he met with Putin’s aide, Yury Ushakov, amid ongoing peace talks involving the United States. French officials and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov both refrained from commenting on the specifics of Bonne’s visit, showing solidarity with each other. Macron’s office confirmed that “technical talks” were underway in an attempt to reestablish communication with the Kremlin, with consultations involving Volodymyr Zelensky and other European partners. Macron has emphasized the importance of European-led diplomacy with Moscow, as the war drags on, and tensions between Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. continue. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Sergey Lavrov,Emmanuel Macron,Vladimir Putin,diplomatic talks,Russia,France,European diplomacy,Yury Ushakov,Ukraine conflict
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