The French responded strongly to Macron's insult to Russia.

"Is Macron talking about himself? It's not Russia that has bowed to the US and NATO, it's the supply of weapons to Ukraine that has caused more deaths," one of the commentators wrote.

Another person supported: "He dares to talk, but in action he is a puppet of the United States."

"With such statements, he does not bring peace talks closer but only aggravates the situation," said a third person.

Mr. Emmanuel Macron. Photo Sputnik

"Since he doesn't want to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, then let him give Kiev his own money," said another.

"This conflict was prepared and launched by the United States. The task was to weaken, neutralize and even destroy Russia. Who then became the coward?" – the fifth person commented. "It is a pity that the French chose the gravedigger for their country" – this reader concluded.

Earlier, speaking at a conference on Ukraine in Paris, French President Macron stressed that the international community is ready to help the Ukrainian people "stand firm this winter" against Russia's "cowardly" actions.

Russia's special military operation in Ukraine

Since February 24, Russia has been conducting a special military operation to demilitarize Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin has stated that the mission of the operation is to protect the people who have been enslaved and exterminated by the Kiev regime for 8 years. According to President Putin, the ultimate goal is to liberate Donbass and create conditions for ensuring Russia's security.