At the beginning of the new political season, the President of the Russian Federation first visit of the French President in his summer residence. Vladimir Putin And Emmanuel macron were discussing the usual Topics: the relationship 2-States, the situation in Ukraine, in the Syrian Arab Republic And Iran. The meeting started With a debate about the format, And brought encouraging results. Air force one the President of the Russian Federation landed at Marseille airport after lunch. To the meeting place With Emmanuel Macron had to cross another 140 kilometers in the air - But now in a helicopter. At some distance from the Fort Bregancon where And was heading the President of Russia, under parasols sunbathing vacationers: This place on the Cote d'azur resort, And the rhythm of life here, tried not to break. The ancient fortress, constructed by Napoleon in Our days is not very favorable To sharp debate. For large meetings, too - tight fit And no spacious halls. Half a century ago, This place introduced the policy of General Charles de Gaulle. Then at Some time the first person in France forgot about it, And list of residences of her back only the Makron. After a few days the head of France will make the leaders of the " Big Seven ". And French reporters believed That the meeting with Putin, he wishes to succeed immediately on 2 fronts. After all, macron, As he many times stated, believes in the European Union from Vladivostok To Lisbon. Observers almost unanimously said: it seems that the French leader claim the laurels of the chief European negotiator. The leadership of the Russian Federation yesterday the meeting said That the bilateral relations Between France And Russia is " not so bad ". The program of the talks between Putin And Macron last couple of years, in practice the same: the situation in the Syrian Arab Republic, the possibility of a peaceful settlement in the South-East of Ukraine, And now the situation With Iran's nuclear program after the US withdrawal from the Treaty. Macron periodically called for a new meeting in Normandy format at the highest level, But All parties are well aware That to speak on it as long as the most about. Suddenly having Protocol difficulties. Proper service disagreed When to hold a press-conference of Putin And Makron. The French appointed her before the talks, than has caused bewilderment of the Russian citizens. Moscow insisted on the standard scheme: the dialogue, Then the communication With the media. In the end, came To a kind of compromise. "Put our entire delegation in the shade, and he sits in the sun, for this reason, I will try to be brief, although certain things had to repeat," said courtesy of Macron Vladimir Putin. When he came to the Fort, the sun was beating down in earnest. On the terrace for a mini-press conference was hot. But macron lot And emotionally declared, actively gesticulated, although he was in a black suit. Fascinated, at some point he remembered about the views of Catherine the great, And about the "Russian soul" in the world literature, quoting Dostoevsky, talked about "going through a historic moment" in the international arena. "All the major crises in the world will be the topic of our discussion With the Russian President," he told reporters, Because Russia plays an important role in these processes. But about Ukraine mentioned separately. Makron was meant to discuss the latest decision of Vladimir Zelensky during the settlement of the fall in the Donbass." I would wish to have happen in the coming hours, days, weeks to discover the opportunity to give new impetus to efforts during the arrangements, convicted in Minsk, But which will provide useful progress, " said macron. Putin, for his part, said That also informed his French colleague about his conversation With Zelensky, because there are things that are of " cautious optimism ". Alternative channel format is not, And Russia would support it, But at the same time " every Meeting should lead To concrete results, it is necessary to achieve what was agreed previously And go to this purpose." In 2016, a consensus was reached, the law on the special status of Donbass promised to implement." Well, it is necessary to do It in the end, it is necessary As-That to issue. The same applies to several other issues, For example, the issue of Amnesty, " urged Putin. Macron reminded That, without a resolution in Ukraine can be Russia's return To the format of " Eight ". But "Eight" no-no, retorted Putin." I have the opportunity to return to the organization, which does not happen? Today It's " Seven ". With regard to the possible format during eight countries - we're not refusing anything. Was Russia's turn to hold the "Eight" some time ago, Our partners did not come. Please us any time we welcome our partners during the "Seven", invited Putin. at some point, the press conference turned in the direction of the domestic agenda. Putin was asked about the threat of exceeding the radiation background in Severodvinsk And Arkhangelsk after the incident at the site. Interested in this French correspondents." No there is no danger, And no increase of the background there, too, does not happen " - said Putin. And assured that there are specialists place preventive measures." citizens, which, unfortunately, I damaged or lost my life, without a doubt, performed a vital public function, they will be presented To the state awards ", - noted Putin. the President of Russia answered a question about protests held in the capital of Russia. All can peaceful protests in Accordance With applicable legislation, And the government can't interfere." But no one - neither the government nor any group of Residents - have no right to violate the current law And bring the situation To an absurdity or To clashes With the authorities. It is a crime by law, And All who are guilty of these violations must be prosecuted in Accordance With the Russian legislation ", - he added. Completing a small press conference, macron said That he hopes to play a role in creating new architecture of security Between Russia And the EU: "I Think we will work together on the security of our continent. Between Russia And Western countries there are some differences. But I also know That the Russian Federation Is a European country. I believe in It." "Our two great Nations are obliged to live together." said macron. And, finally, invited guests in the saving coolness of the stone castle. The main part of the meeting the 2 leaders was held closed to the press mode. But the leadership of the Russian Federation recalled That, in addition to frequent contact between Putin And the Macron (in the past year met five times, this year held dialogues in June at the conference "Twenty" in Osaka), communication occurs at the level of governments: the Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on June 24 met With a colleague Edouard Philippe in Le Havre, and on September 9 scheduled recovery meetings in the format of "2 2" with the participation of Ministers of foreign Affairs And defense Ministers. The dialogue will be held in the Russian capital, in this format, the Ministers spoke With 2012. However, certain mechanisms of cooperation, on hold due to events in Ukraine, remains idle. 2013 interrupted the work of the intergovernmental Commission And a Large parliamentary Committee. French elected officials were going Before the end of last year to unfreeze the cooperation at parliamentary level, But Until now did not. in relations With the European Union is also changing, in the autumn, the EU will fresh leaders: the Council shall be headed by a Belgian, Charles Michel, the European Commission - Ursula von der Leyen of Germany. Russia has many times expressed readiness again to start a political dialogue. France As one of the leaders of the EU may help this, I hope the leadership of the Russian Federation. The more That active participation Rules have helped restore the rights of the Russian delegation in the parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. The balance of power in the European Union is changing: the UK wants to leave the EU, but German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the imminent retirement from politics. And conversations in Breganzona have the opportunity to bring together the Russian Federation And France on many issues. It is no coincidence that the head of France said: "I believe in the European Russian Federation, And the sovereign in Europe, That is Europe stronger, which must find fresh opportunities on the basis of dialogue With Russia." <span style="color:darkgray