French foreign minister: Putin must realise war is not going according to plan

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has said recent developments point to deepening problems for Russia both on the battlefield and domestically, adding that the Kremlin should reconsider and end its war against Ukraine.

Source: European Pravda, citing Barrot on X (Twitter)

Details: Barrot noted that in April, Russian forces were forced to retreat from around 120 sq km of territory in Ukraine – the first such setback in three years. He also pointed to a worsening crisis in the Russian economy.

"It is time for the Kremlin to open its eyes to its failure and put an end to its unjustifiable and ruinous war of aggression," he wrote.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys added that Russia has ignored Ukraine's proposal for a truce starting on 6 May, calling it further evidence of Moscow's unwillingness to end the war and of the need to increase pressure.

Background:

• In response to Russia's unilateral declaration of a ceasefire for 8-9 May, Ukraine called for an immediate halt to hostilities from the night of 5-6 May – a position supported by Kyiv's partners including Germany and Norway.
• Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Air Force reported on the morning of 6 May that Russia has resumed airstrikes from the very first hours of the day.

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