French President Emmanuel Macron says Russia attack on Ukraine ‘turning point’ in European history

On Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron warned Russia of a tough retaliation for its invasion on Ukraine, which he described as a watershed moment in European history.

“We will answer to this act of violence without weakness, with calm, resolve, and togetherness,” Macron said in a speech to the nation, describing the events as a “turning moment in the history of Europe and our country” with “deep and enduring ramifications for our lives.”