Jean-Noël Barrot
Amid growing transatlantic unity, France calls for tougher sanctions as momentum builds to pressure Moscow into a strategic rethink.
In a strong statement reflecting deepening Western resolve, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot declared that Russian President Vladimir Putin must now "face the facts", he has pushed too far and finds himself stuck in a geopolitical dead end.
Barrot’s remarks came as the European Union pushes for the adoption of its 18th package of sanctions against Russia, following renewed calls for transatlantic unity. Speaking to reporters, the French diplomat emphasized that greater alignment between the EU and the US is essential to applying maximum pressure on the Kremlin.
This push for unity follows Barrot’s recent meeting in Rome with American senators, where discussions centered around a proposed bipartisan bill targeting Russia with additional economic measures. The meeting marked a critical moment of convergence between EU and US strategies.
He pointed to a “new tone” from Washington, particularly in light of former President Donald Trump’s unexpected announcement last night, as a catalyst for renewed European momentum. “We must act now,” he said, urging EU leaders to finalize the sanctions package swiftly.
With geopolitical tensions intensifying and diplomatic channels narrowing, Western powers appear more united than ever in their bid to alter the Kremlin’s calculus.
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