The French President Emanuel Macron states his position, expectations and views on the current issues of alleged abuse and prosecutions of gay men in Chechnya
The French president states strongly his disapproval of the reports of abuse to gay men in Russia.
French President Emmanuel Macron did not mince his words during his first meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on gay rights, chemical weapons and alleged cyberattacks.
Mr Macron warned Mr Putin that chemical weapons in Syria were a “red line” for France and that he would monitor further civil rights violations of gay people in Chechnya.
“I had the chance to bring up how important it is for France to respect all people, all minorities and all sensibilities in a civil society,” he said, as Mr Putin stood beside him listening to the translation.
He confirmed that Mr Putin had agreed to a “very regular monitoring” of the curtailing of gay rights in Chechnya, where hundreds of gay men were rounded up, sent to prison and tortured. At least 26 gay men have reportedly been killed.
Mr Macron said the Russian leader told him he had attempted to “establish the complete truth on the activities of local authorities” but did not provide details.
“As for me, I will be constantly vigilant on these issues, which are in keeping with our values,” Mr Macron said.
His words follow condemnation from other European leaders, such as German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who said she urged Mr Putin after a meeting in May to “use his influence to protect these minority rights”.
Mr Putin did not mention gay people during the conference with Mr Macron.
Chechen leader Kadyrov denied earlier this month that gay people were being persecuted, saying homosexuals “do not exist in the republic”.
An interesting report which shows the involvement and support from countries such as France, also explaining the level of response and interest shown by Russian Officials.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/emmanuel-macron-vladimir-putin-gay-rights-chechnya-russia-france-syria-conflict-civil-war-assad-a7762591.html
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