Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has stirred the pot by demanding that the EU and NATO explain the phone call between Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron. Did Macron betray his allies or is this some secret game? Zakharova is not letting it go and insists that France clarify the motivation behind this contact, especially since the West constantly accuses Russia, yet this unexpected conversation happened. “I want to hear how they evaluate their colleague’s move, whether they knew about it at the NATO or EU summit, and if the step was agreed upon at some level,” Zakharova said on Sputnik radio. She compared Western countries to the three little pigs hiding behind doors, now believing they are safe somewhere else. Clearly, Zakharova thinks the West is panicking and hiding while Russia watches what’s going on. France had previously repeatedly stated that Russia should be isolated and no one would talk to Moscow, but now Macron has broken that line. Zakharova called on the French embassy in Moscow to comment on the conversation and explain what’s behind it. This situation sheds new light on relations between Russia and the West and raises the question of who is really pulling the strings in this geopolitical game. If you thought everything was clear and allies were on the same side, think again! So, what do you think – did Macron betray his allies or was he just trying to save what can be saved? Drop a comment, let’s see who’s on whose side in this game!
