PRAGMATIC STANCE
Writer and former Russian diplomat Vladimir Fedorovski felt both leaders chose to respond firmly but calmly to all sensitive subjects with a pragmatic stance.
"In agreeing on the proper handling of terrorist threats, for example, Macron and Putin rose above the often sensitive ideological or ethical differences," he argued.
Even while setting "red lines," Macron promised to cooperate with Moscow in a joint press conference with Putin, and called for a reinforcement of the "partnership with Russia" in Syria.
"A very clear red line exists for our side -- the use of chemical weapons -- by whoever it may be," warned the head of the French state. "Any use of chemical weapons will be the target of reprisals and an immediate retaliation, in any case on the part of the French," he said.
The director of the European Center of Strategic Analysis Philippe Migault said "the firm but courteous attitude of Macron would please the Russians."
"We see a clear evolution in strategy and tone in comparison to former president Francois Hollande," he noted.
TOUCHY SUBJECTS
When Putin said the sanctions against his country contribute "in no way" to fix the Ukrain crisis, the French president responded by saying that there would be a discussion in the Normandy format in order to avoid "an escalation" of tensions.
The Normandy format refers to another meeting between Germany, France, Russia and Ukraine.
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