Macron spoke about Trump's 'epiphany' regarding Putin.

Emmanuel Macron on a tour of Southeast Asia

During his tour of Southeast Asia, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed concern about the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian war on the region and the relationships between the leaders of Russia and the USA.

According to BFMTV, Macron emphasized the global threat posed by the war in Ukraine and Russia's destabilizing influence in Asia. He urged the countries in the region to support the international order and seek alternative sources of armament.

'I believe that President Trump realized: when Putin told him about his willingness for peace - he was lying,' Macron stated.

Macron also sharply criticized the double standards of the Kremlin's actions in the conflict in eastern Ukraine and called for real actions to de-escalate the situation.

During his visit, the French president also appealed to the countries in the region to establish a lasting ceasefire and support the international order amid global challenges.