In the wake of President Emmanuel Macron, who has “ strongly condemned Russia’s decision to wage war on Ukraine and called to” immediately end its military operations », the candidates and the deputies displayed a united front saying that they were also in solidarity with Ukraine.
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To the right, candidate LR Valérie Pécresse condemned ” the war launched by Russia against Ukraine “. ” European Union sanctions must be immediate, severe, targeted and coordinated with the United States and the United Kingdom “, she wished in a tweet. She calls for Parliament to be convened without delay.
In a statement, far-right candidate Éric Zemmourat “ unreservedly condemns the Russian military intervention and called Emmanuel Macron, “ as President Sarkozy had done in August 2008 during the Georgian crisis, to travel without delay to Moscow and then to Kiev to negotiate an immediate ceasefire, the establishment of mediation and negotiation of peace. »
Her rival Marine Le Pen (RN)which had been received during the previous presidential campaign by Vladimir Putin and continues to repay a Russian creditor a loan of around 9 million euros, called on Thursday “ to the immediate cessation of Russian military operations in Ukraine “, an invasion that “upsets the balance of peace in Europe » and “must unequivocally be condemned. “Marine Le Pen called for a diplomatic initiative from France” under the aegis of the United Nations “.
On the left, LFI candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon wished in a press release “ an immediate meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and a deliberation emergency of the UN to obtain an immediate ceasefire and withdrawal of all foreign troops from Ukraine “.
The environmental candidate Yannick Jadot pleaded in a press release also for France and the European Union to organize “ddeliveries of arms so that the Ukrainians can defend themselves and exceptionally large sanctions against Putin and his accomplices, banishing them from the international community » .
Socialist candidate Anne Hidalgoa ‘cstrongly condemned the brutal attack ordered by Vladimir Putin and called out in a tweet to ” react firmly to this unjustified and criminal act “.
“ Let’s say the words: it’s no longer an aggression, an attack, a violation of borders, it’s war. It is at this height that France, the European Union, the Council of Europe, the OSCE and the UN must react. “, reacted for his part the ex-Keeper of the Seals and candidate Christiane Taubira on Twitter.
Communist candidate Fabien Rousseldenounced on France 2 a “ declaration of war by Vladimir Putin and called for do everything possible to disarm the armies (…), so that it doesn’t go any further “.
Deputies in unison
In the ranks of the deputies, the condemnation is also unanimous. All political groups have condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and several have called for the rapid holding of a debate dedicated to the situation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin violates international rights “, denounced the president of the LREM deputies, Christophe Castanercriticizing attempt at hegemony from Russia. ” France demands the end of operations “, he recalled, citing the position of President Emmanuel Macron.
The president of the PS group in the National Assembly Valérie Rabault pointed out on Twitter that ” Europe has the means to block the Russian banking system and to support Ukraine logistically and militarily “.
The Modem Frédéric Petit, visibly moved, denounced a “ declaration of culture war to Europe. “ If we start to redraw the borders for historical reasons, it is the security of the whole world that is at stake “explained the president of the Agir deputies, Olivier Becht.
Also calling for a debate in the National AssemblyBertrand Pancher (Freedoms and Territories) called on France not to stay arms crossed “. Same tone at Pascal Brindeau (UDI).
To the left, the president of the LFI group Mathilde Panot denounced “ firmly aggression ” and one “ return to brutal power relations“. She also asked for a debate. “Above all, we must not accept escalation,” she warned.
Communist Jean-Paul Lecoq condemned ” Russian intervention in Ukraine “:” Putin bears the responsibility for the outbreak of the war “.
To the right, the general secretary of LR Aurélien Pradié called on Public Senate to “ financially, personally, punish Vladimir Putin, his family, all those who gravitate around him “, at ” remove visas », « stop hosting Russian dignitaries in France and sanction both public and private Russian banks.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced overnight from Wednesday to Thursday the start of a “ military operation ” in Ukraine where powerful explosions and air-raid sirens sounded in several cities, Kiev claiming that a “ large-scale invasion was in progress.
Emmanuel Macron, who called on Moscow to “immediately end its military operations”, has been holding a defense council since 9 a.m.
” France stands in solidarity with Ukraine. It stands with the Ukrainians and works with its partners and allies to end the war “added the head of state in two tweets.
With AFP