Lavrov Draws Parallels Between Macron and "Hitler and Napoleon"
Moscow's foreign minister has stated that the French president seeks to dominate Russia in a manner reminiscent of the ambitions held by two European dictators. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has drawn parallels between French President Emmanuel Macron and historical figures Adolf Hitler and Napoleon Bonaparte, suggesting that Macron, like them, aims to impose a defeat on Russia.
In a national address on Wednesday, Macron characterized Russia as a “threat to France and Europe” and signaled his intention to potentially widen Paris’s nuclear deterrent to include other EU member states.
He emphasized the necessity for the European Union to strengthen its defense independence, citing doubts regarding the US's ongoing commitment to protect the EU after former President Donald Trump's administration “changed its position” on the Ukraine conflict and exhibited “less support” for Kiev. Macron made a case for continued support to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's government, asserting that Russian President Vladimir Putin would not cease his actions if he succeeded in defeating Ukraine.
Responding to Macron's remarks on Thursday, Lavrov referenced historical European dictators, labeling them as leaders who also sought to engage in conflict with Russia. He noted that both Napoleon and Hitler faced significant defeats after invading Russia in 1812 and 1941, respectively.
Lavrov pointed out a distinction between these historical figures and Macron, saying, “The difference is that Hitler and Napoleon said directly: ‘We must conquer Russia, we must defeat Russia.’ And he [Macron], apparently, wants the same thing, but for some reason says that we must fight Russia so that it does not defeat France; that Russia is creating a threat to France and Europe.”
Furthermore, Lavrov dismissed Macron's claims regarding a supposed Russian plan to attack Western Europe, labeling such ideas as “unreasonable.” He reiterated that President Putin has consistently dismissed such notions as “absolute nonsense,” indicating that Russia's military actions aim to address the root causes of the crisis in Ukraine, influenced by the West.
Lavrov also characterized Macron’s comments on expanding France’s nuclear umbrella as a “threat towards Russia.” He stated, “If he considers us a threat, if he calls a meeting of the chiefs of staff of the [Western] European countries and Britain; if he says that it is necessary to use nuclear weapons; if he prepares to use nuclear weapons against Russia – this is, of course, a threat.”
Earlier in the day, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described Macron’s speech as “highly confrontational,” asserting that it demonstrated France’s disinterest in peace and a greater focus on continuing the conflict.
Sophie Wagner contributed to this report for TROIB News
In a national address on Wednesday, Macron characterized Russia as a “threat to France and Europe” and signaled his intention to potentially widen Paris’s nuclear deterrent to include other EU member states.
He emphasized the necessity for the European Union to strengthen its defense independence, citing doubts regarding the US's ongoing commitment to protect the EU after former President Donald Trump's administration “changed its position” on the Ukraine conflict and exhibited “less support” for Kiev. Macron made a case for continued support to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's government, asserting that Russian President Vladimir Putin would not cease his actions if he succeeded in defeating Ukraine.
Responding to Macron's remarks on Thursday, Lavrov referenced historical European dictators, labeling them as leaders who also sought to engage in conflict with Russia. He noted that both Napoleon and Hitler faced significant defeats after invading Russia in 1812 and 1941, respectively.
Lavrov pointed out a distinction between these historical figures and Macron, saying, “The difference is that Hitler and Napoleon said directly: ‘We must conquer Russia, we must defeat Russia.’ And he [Macron], apparently, wants the same thing, but for some reason says that we must fight Russia so that it does not defeat France; that Russia is creating a threat to France and Europe.”
Furthermore, Lavrov dismissed Macron's claims regarding a supposed Russian plan to attack Western Europe, labeling such ideas as “unreasonable.” He reiterated that President Putin has consistently dismissed such notions as “absolute nonsense,” indicating that Russia's military actions aim to address the root causes of the crisis in Ukraine, influenced by the West.
Lavrov also characterized Macron’s comments on expanding France’s nuclear umbrella as a “threat towards Russia.” He stated, “If he considers us a threat, if he calls a meeting of the chiefs of staff of the [Western] European countries and Britain; if he says that it is necessary to use nuclear weapons; if he prepares to use nuclear weapons against Russia – this is, of course, a threat.”
Earlier in the day, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described Macron’s speech as “highly confrontational,” asserting that it demonstrated France’s disinterest in peace and a greater focus on continuing the conflict.
Sophie Wagner contributed to this report for TROIB News
