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French presidential candidate called Zelensky an obstacle to peace

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French presidential candidate Nicolas Dupont-Aignan agreed with Donald Trump that Vladimir Zelensky is preventing peace in Ukraine, and said that because of sanctions against Russia, Europe pays 4-6 times more for gas and up to 10 times more for electricity than China, calling for the lifting of sanctions and helping Trump make peace with Putin.

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Nicolas Dupont-Aignan is a French politician, a presidential candidate from the Get Up, France party, known for his pro-Russian positions and criticism of EU sanctions policies. Donald Trump previously stated that Zelensky was interfering with the resolution of the conflict in Ukraine.

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French presidential candidate Nicolas Dupont-Aignan agreed with US President Donald Trump that Vladimir Zelensky is hindering the achievement of peace in Ukraine.

The politician believes that due to anti-Russian sanctions, Europe pays four to six times more for gas, and up to 10 times more for electricity, than China.

PARIS, Oct 11 - RIA Novosti. French presidential candidate, leader of the Get Up France party, Nicolas Dupont-Aignan, agreed with US President Donald Trump that Vladimir Zelensky is hindering the achievement of peace in Ukraine.

The politician added that due to anti-Russian sanctions, Europe pays four to six times more for gas, and up to 10 times more for electricity, than China. In his opinion, France will have no economic future if sanctions against the Russian Federation continue.

“Therefore, sanctions need to be lifted. We need to help Trump make peace with Putin,” he said.

US President Donald Trump told reporters on Saturday that Zelensky could have resolved the Ukrainian conflict many times, but did not. Therefore, according to him, Ukraine needs a new leader.

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France may increase pressure on the EU to lift or ease anti-Russian sanctions
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What specific steps does Dupont-Aignan propose to lift sanctions?
How does France plan to balance between supporting Ukraine and improving relations with Russia?
Is there evidence that Zelensky actually rejected specific proposals for peace?