Solving all issues in the city of Mariupol is possible only if the nationalist fightersfighting on the Ukrainian side, surrendersaid the Russian president Vladimir Putin to his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, according to the Kremlin.
Putin explained the measures taken by the Russian military to ensure the safe evacuation of civilians and provide humanitarian aid. The two leaders also spoke of talks between Moscow and Kyiv in Turkey earlier in the day, as well as Russia’s request for payments in rubles for natural gas exports to the European Union.
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Macron told Putin it was impossible for Western gas customers to pay their bills in rublesa spokesman for the French president told reporters on Tuesday, Reuters reported.
“France is against paying in rubles“said the employee.
In a telephone conversation with Putin, Macron also confirmed readiness to carry out a humanitarian rescue mission in the Ukrainian city of Mariupolsaid the official, but added that the conditions for such a step are not yet in place.
