The White House has expressed displeasure over French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to invite Russian representatives to the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Despite the absence of Russian President Vladimir Putin from the guest list, the invitation has caused friction among NATO allies. President Biden is reportedly angry over the invitation. Macron's move is seen as an effort to maintain diplomatic channels with Russia amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. The event is part of the WWII commemoration.
US ‘not thrilled’ France has invited Russia to D-Day commemoration – Politico https://t.co/zEILIJM4Md https://t.co/N6t8QE9C6v
France angers its NATO allies by inviting Russia to D-Day: - Macron is very focused on remaining relevant in the war and not to be seen as a US vassal - Reviving any dialogue and diplomacy with Russia is, however, important to end the war and avoid WW3 https://t.co/d8eScA7EdI
France riles allies by inviting Russia to D-Day ceremony: Vladimir Putin is not on the guest list, but Russian representatives have been invited to take part in WWII commemoration. https://t.co/Sud9VtTEZU
France riles allies by inviting Russia to D-Day commemoration https://t.co/SHdjvUlKcx
D DAY: Biden is angry that France invited Russia to the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. https://t.co/vqorJqwkTv
White House not thrilled by Macron’s D-Day invite to Russia https://t.co/5hTXvhC2Ox