Reference News Network, July 3 report: According to the website of "Rossiyskaya Gazeta", on July 2, Leonid Slutsky, chairman of the Committee on International Affairs of the State Duma (lower house of parliament), said that Russian President Putin's phone call with French President Macron is a sign of Europe's diplomatic awakening.

He said: "The phone call between the Russian and French presidents, which is the first in three years, is a sign of Europe's diplomatic awakening."

Slutsky reminded that it was not Russia that cut off contact, but the "European hawks".

He emphasized that even if there are differences in views, it is necessary to continue dialogue to achieve lasting peace, stability, and common security. The dialogue between the two country leaders is an important step on this path.

Slutsky said that Putin once again explained Russia's position on the Ukraine conflict and "directly and consistently" conveyed all arguments to Macron. The dialogue also covered the situation in the Middle East.

Slutsky concluded: "It is extremely important for substantive agendas to eventually replace adversarial agendas."

The report also mentioned that Konstantin Kosalchev, vice-chairman of the Russian Federation Council (upper house of parliament), wrote on the social platform Telegram that French President Macron called Russian President Putin, "bypassing" German Chancellor Merkel, who opposed contacting the Russian leader.

He said that in times of accumulating global tensions, dialogue is a "normal" phenomenon. However, these issues cannot be resolved through Western "monologues".

Kosalchev pointed out that nuclear powers and permanent members of the UN Security Council should maintain the willingness to listen to each other.

He said: "If dialogue is systematically restored, the world will benefit. Now, Merkel, who has always ignored Putin, is clearly left behind by Macron, just as Trump once bypassed all European leaders."

According to another report on the website of the Russian newspaper "Zvezda" on July 2, Konstantin Dolgov, Russia's representative for human rights, democracy, and rule of law at the Foreign Ministry, stated: "Europe is gradually realizing that without Russia's participation, the resolution of global crises is impossible. Moscow plays an important role in many regions of the world. Moreover, unlike old European countries, we have earned genuine respect from the Global South."

He said: "This means that Macron finally understands that stable world construction cannot be achieved without Russia's influence. His call actually admitted the failure of the fabricated policy of 'isolation' against our country."

"European leaders have realized the importance of engaging with Moscow - which is a dangerous signal for Kyiv. The West is beginning to recognize the real situation," Dolgov concluded. (Translated by Hu Xue, Li Ran)

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