OREANDA-NEWS  French President Emmanuel Macron has called Russian President Vladimir Putin a predator at the gates of Europe who needs to "keep eating for his own survival." He stated this in an interview with LCI TV channel.

"For her own survival, she [Russia] needs to keep eating. Like that. And that's why it's a predator (...) at our gates," he said.

It is noted that the French leader also called on Europe "not to be naive" in the face of Russia, as Putin allegedly does not keep promises and seeks to redefine borders.

Earlier, Macron said that European leaders had been able to change US President Donald Trump's position on resolving the conflict in Ukraine since his return to the White House. According to him, the American president realized the need to provide Ukraine with security guarantees.