Macron’s diplomatic gamble in Russia has support of voters, so far

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The French president’s support is holding up ahead of the presidential election despite placing himself at the centre of faltering efforts to contain the Ukraine crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and French President Emmanuel Macron. Picture: BLOOMBERG

He has spoken about 10 times with Vladimir Putin since the Russian president began massing troops near Ukraine in November, and travelled to Moscow for talks. Macron’s aides acknowledge he has adopted a high-risk approach. They argue that even if his efforts end in failure, and Russia does launch a full-scale invasion of its neighbour despite its claims to the contrary, he will emerge stronger for having at least tried.

They have lashed out at Macron for “weaponising” the conflict, with Republicans candidate Valerie Pecresse and far-left firebrand Jean-Luc Melenchon saying he has been played by Putin.

 

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