The self-determination referendums planned by the pro-Russian authorities in the occupied Ukrainian territories did not “no legal existence” and will not be recognized by the international community, said Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, before speaking at the rostrum of the United Nations General Assembly.
“Today we have to make a simple choice: that of war or peace. On February 24, Russia, a permanent member of the UN Security Council, broke our collective security through an act of aggression, invasion and annexation. Russia has decided, by doing so, to pave the way for other wars of annexation, today in Europe, but perhaps tomorrow in Asia, Africa or Latin America.declared the President of the Republic.
“What we have been witnessing since February 24 is a return to the age of imperialism and colonies. France refuses it and will stubbornly seek peace.affirmed the French president, assuming to advocate the “continuation of dialogue with Russia”.