Macron says that France will never seek to crush Russia

This was reported by DW.

“I don't think, as some people do, that we should strive for the complete defeat of Russia, to attack on its territory. These observers first of all want to crush Russia. This has never been France's position and will never be,” he said.

In an interview with the French media, Emmanuel Macron suggested that neither side in the war would gain a major advantage on the battlefield.

“I want Ukraine to be able to defend its position, but I am convinced that this will not end in a military way,” the French president emphasized.

• During a security conference in Munich, Emmanuel Macron said that there are no conditions for dialogue now - Russia has chosen military action rather than negotiations. Europe cannot allow this level of violence to take place in the world.