Zelensky in Paris: Macron pledges no 'respite' for Russia despite Mideast war

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by FRANCE24
March 13, 2026
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France vows to maintain pressure on Russia despite US temporarily allowing some Russian oil sales.

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French President Emmanuel Macron vowed Friday to maintain pressure on Russia to end its four-year invasion of Ukraine, despite Washington partially rolling back sanctions against Moscow to cool oil prices soaring from the Middle East war. Kyiv's allies fear the U.S. decision to temporarily allow some Russian oil sales will aid President Vladimir Putin, who is already benefiting from rising energy prices.

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Washington has partially rolled back sanctions against Moscow to address rising oil prices.

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