European countries are not at war with Russia and its people, French President Emmanuel Macron said in a speech in Dresden, Ednews reports via TASS.
"We, the Europeans, are not at war with Russia and the Russian people," Macron said in comments that were broadcast on the Elysee Palace's X account.
However, he said EU countries plan to continue providing assistance to Ukraine for as long as it takes.
The French president also said the Europeans support efforts for a long-lasting peaceful settlement in Ukraine.
"Peace will not mean the capitulation of Ukraine. It will be a peace that the Ukrainians themselves will choose," Macron stated.
Macron arrived in Germany on May 26 on the first state visit by a French president in 24 years for meetings with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Macron's schedule, which was made available by the Elysee Palace, includes a meeting of the joint defense and security council on May 28, followed by a joint meeting of cabinets from the two countries.
