[Peskov: There must be reasons for a wife slapping her husband, but this is none of our business.]
On May 31, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Peskov, in an interview with Pavel Zarubin from the Russian state television station, responded to the controversial incident of Macron being slapped, stating, "If a wife slaps her husband, there must be reasons, but this is none of our concern." He emphasized that the family affairs of the Macron couple should not be discussed in public.
When asked about France's influence, Peskov claimed that French leaders failed to hinder the peace process. Macron still believes that benefits can be obtained from Russia through pressure, which "only shows his complete misunderstanding of our country." He expressed regret over Macron's "lack of understanding of the actual situation."
After arriving in Vietnam, the First Lady of France, Brigitte, slapped Macron and refused to shake hands with him on the spot. According to sources, the couple was just "playing around," and it was not a serious conflict. The official spokesperson of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Zakharova, speculated that the West might once again "blame the Kremlin" over this matter.
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