In recent years, Russia has become much more aggressive towards its neighbors - we saw this in Georgia, by destabilizing the electoral process, by stuffing ballot boxes, - French President Emmanuel Macron said at the meeting with French diplomats.­

According to him, Russia has changed the nature of its aggression and has become tougher.

“In recent years, Russia has intensified its aggression and changed the nature of its aggression towards Europeans and other countries of the world. In terms of nuclear doctrine, Russia’s behavior has undergone a radical change, which has become tougher, and its attitude towards its neighbors has also become much more aggressive. We saw this in Armenia, where Russia suddenly became an ally of Azerbaijan, only because Armenians stood up to it. Also, in Georgia, by destabilizing the electoral process, by stuffing ballot boxes. They tried the same in Moldova, but they did not succeed. I would like to commend President Maia Sandu for her courage and determination. I can also speak about Romania, where Russia did not hesitate to manipulate the electoral process in an EU member state," Emmanuel Macron said.