France's Macron Condemns Russia's Strikes on Ukraine's Civilian Infrastructure

Macron criticized Moscow's targeting of civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, a move he described as unacceptable. The comments were made after a phone call with Zelensky, during which they discussed ways to strengthen Kyiv's position. The strikes have caused significant damage to residential areas and critical facilities in eastern Ukraine. Both Al Arabiya and Le Monde reported the event, with Al Arabiya publishing the headline and excerpt on October 5, 2026, and Le Monde providing additional context about the call with Zelensky. The sources do not diverge in their reporting of the key facts.