Marine Le Pen
The leader of the French party “national front” marine Le Pen expressed the view that Europe should not be afraid of the Kremlin’s policy. Such a statement he made in interview to TV channel “Bi-bi-si” on Sunday, November 13, reports TASS.
“There is no reason to be afraid. We have friends in Russia, and we have a very long relationship, and historically they are based on friendship,” said Le Pen. She added that he considers Russia a European country, which it is wiser to negotiate and conclude agreements on cooperation.
According to the politician, currently there is no reason to “take purposeful turn towards US, to neglect Russia and live with her in the context of the cold war.” Thus, she gave to understand that is a supporter of a multipolar world and building balanced relations with all countries.
In addition, Le Pen praised the activities of Russian President Vladimir Putin defending his country’s interests and its identity.
26 Sep marine Le Pen said that recognizes the Crimea part of Russia in case of election on a post of the President of France. She also stressed that acting against Moscow sanctions, the EU is not only contrary to the interests of Paris, but also violate a centuries-old tradition of France, which previously “were not equal to others.”
Presidential elections in France will take place in April 2017. In addition to Le Pen, in the struggle for the presidency will involve the candidate from right party “the Republicans” Nicolas Sarkozy and the current French leader Francois Hollande, nominated by the socialists.
Crimea became part of Russia after the March 2014 referendum in which the majority of inhabitants of the region have supported such a decision. Ukraine refused to recognize the results of the plebiscite. In Moscow insist that the accession of the region conform to the norms of international law.