Putin is a 'Predator' and Russia is a Real Threat to All of Europe: French President

The French president has advised Europeans to abandon dreams of peace and democracy. He labeled Russia as a "long-term destabilizing force" and referred to Putin as a "predator" that will continue to consume for its own survival. Macron made these statements in an interview with LCI television.

"A country that allocates up to 40% of its budget to corresponding armaments and has mobilized an army of over 1.3 million people will not become a peaceful and open democracy overnight. This is a real threat to all of Europe," Macron emphasized during the interview.

Macron also recalled that in 2007-2008, the Kremlin repeatedly violated its commitments.