Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal for an Olympic truce, expressing concerns that it could benefit Russia by allowing the movement of troops and equipment. Zelensky emphasized his lack of trust in Russian President Vladimir Putin and stated opposition to any truce favoring the enemy. Putin, while acknowledging the principles of the Olympic truce, criticized international sports bodies for restricting Russian athletes’ participation. Macron reiterated the call for a truce, seeking to halt Russia’s actions in Ukraine during the Paris Olympics.
Ukrainian President Rejects Olympic Truce Proposal
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