“It seems to me that the cessation of arms supplies should be proof of the sincerity of such proposals, and not an aggressive, mocking rhetoric that seeks to incite the Kiev regime, to encourage it to commit more crimes,” the diplomat said in her Telegram channel.

According to Zakharova, Moscow requires “practical measures” to believe in Emmanuel Macron’s initiative.

Previously, the President of France stated that he intends to achieve a ceasefire in all ongoing conflicts while the Paris Olympics are taking place.

Macron said he would involve partners in this work, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, who will arrive in Paris in a few weeks.

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