Russian President Vladimir Putin urged Western countries to stop supplying Ukraine with weapons during a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday.
Putin told Macron about Russia's efforts in the evacuation of civilians from Mariupol, Xinhua news agency reported, citing a statement by the Kremlin.
The Russian president urged Western countries to stop arming Kiev, saying Russia is open to dialogue.
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Putin noted that Western sanctions against Russia are worsening global food insecurity, in response to Macron's concerns over this issue.