Putin kept Macron at a distance for snubbing COVID demands (would have provided DNA)

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John Hudson
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Two sources tell @Reuters that the absurdly long 13 ft table between Putin and Macron was necessary because Macron refused to take a Russian-administered covid test that would turn over the French leader's DNA to the Russians.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron, attend a joint press conference, in Moscow, Russia, February 7, 2022. Thibault Camus/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
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Putin kept Macron at a distance for snubbing COVID demands: sources
French President Emmanuel Macron refused a Kremlin request that he take a Russian COVID-19 test when he arrived to see President Vladimir Putin this week, and was therefore kept at a distance from...
11:29 AM · Feb 10, 2022

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/putin-kept-macron-distance-snubbing-covid-demands-sources-2022-02-10/

PARIS, Feb 10 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron refused a Kremlin request that he take a Russian COVID-19 test when he arrived to see President Vladimir Putin this week, and was therefore kept at a distance from the Russian leader, two sources in Macron's entourage told Reuters.

Observers were struck by images of Macron and Putin sitting at opposite ends of 4-metre-long (13 ft) table to discuss the Ukraine crisis on Monday, with some diplomats and others suggesting Putin might be wanting to send a diplomatic message.

But the two sources, who have knowledge of the French president's health protocol, told Reuters Macron had been given a choice: either he accepted a PCR test done by the Russian authorities and was allowed to get close to Putin, or he refused and had to abide by more stringent social distancing.

"We knew very well that meant no handshake and that long table. But we could not accept that they get their hands on the president's DNA," one of the sources told Reuters, referring to security concerns if the French leader was tested by Russian doctors.

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I don't believe it.....it was done to provide an internet meme

[Wicked Blue]

1. Wonderful pix!

Thank you

[Boomerproud]

2. Do they have to use a bullhorn sitting at that bizarre table?

Obviously Putin doesn't care whether anyone trusts him or not. All he cares about is fear.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

3. K&R

[Kali]

4. those are great!