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<p>The world seems to be wondering why French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin sat at a great distance. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Well, after huge speculation, the reason seems to have been revealed on Thursday. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/things-could-go-crazy-ukraine-accuses-russia-of-hybrid-war-amid-naval-drill-452265" hreflang="en">'Things could go crazy': Ukraine accuses Russia of 'hybrid war' in naval drill</a></strong></p>

<p>Before meeting Putin in Moscow, Macron was asked to take a Covid test. But as the French President refused, he was seated at the opposite end of a 13-foot-long table, a Reuters report said citing two sources in Macron's entourage. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In an attempt to de-escalate the Ukraine standoff, French President Emmanuel Macron had met Russian Vladimir Putin in Moscow. &nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Welcome to the first annual Putin and Macron’s weirdly large table photoshop challenge. Use this to make your own. Here are our entries. <a href="https://t.co/g2frrfVueT">pic.twitter.com/g2frrfVueT</a></p>
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<p>Ever since reports came out that Russia had amassed over 100,000 troops near the Ukraine borders, hectic diplomatic parlays have been taking place to defuse the tense situation. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ultimatums-threats-from-west-on-ukraine-wont-work-against-russia-says-foreign-minister-452104" hreflang="en">Ultimatums, threats from West on Ukraine won’t work against Russia, says FM</a></strong></p>

<p>Even though the meeting took place in the backdrop of a war-like situation with the US and Russia exchanging warnings over the Ukraine crisis, an image of the two released by the state media certainly raised eyebrows of the netizens. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The image drew a lot of attention. Not because of the issues discussed during the meeting, rather the way they were seated, left the twitteraits in splits. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>The netizens couldn’t help notice how far Macron was sitting over a gigantic table from Putin. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It had led to a meme fest. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


The world seems to be wondering why French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin sat at a great distance. Well, after huge speculation, the reason seems to have been revealed on Thursday.

The world seems to be wondering why French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin sat at a great distance. Well, after huge speculation, the reason seems to have been revealed on Thursday. Also Read: 'Things could go crazy': Ukraine accuses Russia of 'hybrid war' in naval drill Before meeting Putin in Moscow, Macron was asked to take a Covid test. But as the French President refused, he was seated at the opposite end of a 13-foot-long table, a Reuters report said citing two sources in Macron's entourage. Putin VS Macron... pic.twitter.com/ZhXkBvmrTN — Franjolittle (@Franjorodowski) February 7, 2022 × In an attempt to de-escalate the Ukraine standoff, French President Emmanuel Macron had met Russian Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Welcome to the first annual Putin and Macron’s weirdly large table photoshop challenge. Use this to make your own. Here are our entries. pic.twitter.com/g2frrfVueT — Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) February 7, 2022 × Ever since reports came out that Russia had amassed over 100,000 troops near the Ukraine borders, hectic diplomatic parlays have been taking place to defuse the tense situation. Also Read: Ultimatums, threats from West on Ukraine won’t work against Russia, says FM Even though the meeting took place in the backdrop of a war-like situation with the US and Russia exchanging warnings over the Ukraine crisis, an image of the two released by the state media certainly raised eyebrows of the netizens. Will Putin and Macron do face painting after? #Ukraine #pointless #lipservice pic.twitter.com/hi9agrWzmZ — Tarquin (@Tarquin_Helmet) February 7, 2022 × The image drew a lot of attention. Not because of the issues discussed during the meeting, rather the way they were seated, left the twitteraits in splits. The netizens couldn’t help notice how far Macron was sitting over a gigantic table from Putin. It had led to a meme fest. (With inputs from agencies)

This is why Macron, Putin sat across long table in meeting, causing meme fest

Foreign ministers are convening a crucial meeting in Melbourne with a focus on countering china's expansionism in the Indo-Pacific region and mounting tensions between Russia and the West over the Ukraine conflict.

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