In an interview with FRANCE 24 and RFI on Wednesday, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said talks between Russian and Ukrainian envoys had led to various declarations but "no action", adding that it was time Russia made some moves toward conciliation. He also warned of an "appalling" situation unfolding in the port city of Mariupol in southern Ukraine.
The French minister for Europe and foreign affairs, Jean-Yves Le Drian, answered questions from Roselyne Febvre of FRANCE 24 and Christophe Boisbouvier of RFI (Radio France internationale).