
Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron. 2018PARIS Feb 7 French President Emmanuel Macron said he was optimistic ahead of a meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow. «I am reasonably optimistic. But I don't believe in spontaneous miracles.» , — Macron is quoted by BFM TV channel. Macron will hold talks with Putin on February 7. According to the French leader, the purpose of his visit to Russia is to prevent the escalation and deterioration of the situation around Ukraine. The Kremlin notes that the presidents of the Russian Federation and France will primarily discuss security guarantees during the talks. Following the meeting between Putin and Macron, a joint press conference is planned, the press secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov said earlier. Macron flew to Moscow with a slight delay of 30-45 minutes.
France urged Macron not to meet with Putin

