Russia - Q&A (22 Feb. 2022)

Q: Do you have any information to provide about the telephone conversation between Jean-Yves Le Drian and Sergei Lavrov?

A: As Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian announced this morning, he will speak on the telephone to his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, early this afternoon. The call is part of the efforts being made by the French President and the Minister, in close coordination with our European partners and allies, to keep paths open to overcome the crisis through dialogue and diplomacy.