Macron promises tough talk at first Putin meeting / Ukraine, Russia and propaganda: Macron sets his red lines at Versailles

Previews and reports of the first formal meeting between the new President of France Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin held at the palace of Versailles outside Paris on the 29 May 2017 - the 300th anniversary of a visit by Tsar Peter the Great’s to France.

Issues discussed included threats from terrorism and the situations in Syria and Ukraine. Discussions were said to be 'frank' and 'open'. The French President also criticised the Russian news channels Russia Today and Sputnik calling them 'agents of influence and propaganda'.

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EurActiv, 30.05.17: Ukraine, Russia and propaganda: Macron sets his red lines at Versailles http://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/ukraine-russia-and-propaganda-macron-sets-his-red-lines-at-versailles/

EUObserver, 29.05.17: Macron and Putin hold uneasy first talks https://euobserver.com/foreign/138051

EUObserver, 29.05.17: Macron to tell Putin EU sanctions to stay https://euobserver.com/foreign/138046

Politico, 29.05.17: Macron and Putin’s awkward first date http://www.politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-vladimir-putin-awkward-first-date-versailles/

Deutsche Welle, 29.05.17: [Opinion]: Between Putin and Macron, it's strictly business http://p.dw.com/p/2dnY1

France24, 29.05.17: Putin and Macron reach a wary détente http://www.france24.com/en/20170529-putin-macron-find-common-ground-despite-opposing-views

The Local.fr, 30.05.17: Macron and Putin discuss Syria, Ukraine and 'Russian propaganda' in frank talks https://www.thelocal.fr/20170530/macron-and-putin-talks-frank-in-attempt-to-improve-strained-relations

Sputnik International, 30.05.17: RT, Sputnik Editor-in-Chief Simonyan Responds to Macron's 'Dangerous' Allegation https://sputniknews.com/europe/201705301054111060-macron-simonyan-sputnik-rt-accusation/

ESO: Background information: Putin cancels Paris visit in Syria row http://www.europeansources.info/record/putin-cancels-paris-visit-in-syria-row/

ESO: Background information: Pushing Back on Russian Meddling in Western Elections http://www.europeansources.info/record/pushing-back-on-russian-meddling-in-western-elections/

ESO: Background information: Mistral warships: Russia and France agree compensation deal, August 2016 http://www.europeansources.info/record/mistral-warships-russia-and-france-agree-compensation-deal/

ESO: Background information: Emmanuel Macron aide blames Russia for hacking attempts http://www.europeansources.info/record/emmanuel-macron-aide-blames-russia-for-hacking-attempts-how-russia-hacked-the-french-election/

Euro|Topics: Debates, May 2017: A thaw in Paris-Moscow relations? http://www.eurotopics.net/en/180031/a-thaw-in-paris-moscow-relations

Carnegie Europe: Strategic Europe, 30.05.17: The Merkel Way, the Macron Way http://carnegieeurope.eu/strategiceurope/70105?lang=en

Deutsche Welle, 31.05.17: No thaw: sober assessments of Putin's visit to France http://p.dw.com/p/2dw6h

ECFR: Commentary, 27.05.17: A Macronian message for Putin http://www.ecfr.eu/article/commentary_a_macronian_message_for_putin

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