French president Macron told Putin he is “extremely concerned” about Mariupol

March 18, 2022

PARIS (Reuters) – French President Macron on Friday told his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, that he is “extremely concerned” about the situation in Mariupol, which has been hit by constant shelling over recent days, according to the French presidential office.

The call lasted just over one hour, the Elysee added.

(Reporting by Michel Rose, editing by Tassilo Hummel)