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Macron says Europe is preparing 'common response' in case of Russian aggression

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (R) and French President Emmanuel Macron address a joint press conference ahead of talks at the Chancellery in Berlin on January 25, 2022. © Kay Nietfeld, AFP

France and Germany are ready to pursue dialogue with Russia but if Moscow attacks Ukraine the price will be high, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday, speaking at a press conference following talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin.

Macron said Europe and its allies were united on the Ukraine issue, including the need for de-escalation, but were also "preparing a common response" in case of Russian aggression.

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