Macron urges Xi to bring Russia ‘back to reason’ over Ukraine
Posted: 8th April 2023
French president makes plea as two leaders hold first of series of high-level meetings in Beijing
Amy Hawkins, Angelique Chrisafis and agencies
Thu 6 Apr 2023 12.03 BSTThe French president has urged China’s Xi Jinping to bring Russia “back to reason” over the war in Ukraine, as the two held the first of a series of high-level meetings in Beijing.
“The Russian aggression in Ukraine has dealt a blow to [international] stability,” Emmanuel Macron told Xi, standing alongside the Chinese leader outside the Great Hall of the People before their meeting. “I know I can count on you to bring back Russia to reason and everyone back to the negotiating table.”