In Call With Macron, Putin's "Exhaustive Explanation" On Ukraine Invasion

Kremlin said that the Putin gave an "exhaustive explanation" of the reasons behind the decision to conduct a military operation against Ukraine.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin held a "frank" phone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron Thursday, the Kremlin said, after Moscow sent troops to invade its pro-Western neighbour Ukraine.

The leaders had a "serious and frank exchange of views" about Ukraine and Putin gave an "exhaustive explanation of the reasons and circumstances behind the decision to conduct a special military operation" there, it said in a statement.