Lavrov associates Macron to Hitler, Napoleon

(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has drawn a controversial comparison between French President Emmanuel Macron and historical figures Adolf Hitler and Napoleon Bonaparte, accusing Macron of seeking to impose a defeat upon Russia. Macron recently called Russia a “threat to France and Europe” and suggested expanding France's nuclear deterrent to protect other EU nations. He also emphasized the need for Europe to strengthen its defense independence, citing the US’s reduced support for Ukraine under President Donald Trump.

Lavrov responded to Macron’s remarks by likening him to the two previous French leaders who had attempted to conquer Russia, only to suffer disastrous defeats. He argued that Macron's stance mirrors theirs, as he too seems intent on fighting Russia, though under the guise of preventing Russia from defeating France. Lavrov dismissed Macron's claims about Russia planning to attack Western Europe as “unreasonable” and reiterated that Russia’s military operation in Ukraine is aimed at addressing the root causes of the conflict, which he attributes to Western actions.

Lavrov also criticized Macron's idea of extending France's nuclear umbrella, calling it a direct threat to Russia. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov echoed Lavrov’s concerns, describing Macron’s speech as "highly confrontational" and suggesting that it signaled France's focus on war rather than peace.

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