French President Emmanuel Macron says his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is “a predator” and “an ogre at our doorstep,” casting doubt on his willingness to make peace in Ukraine and refrain from future attacks on Europe.

The comments, made in an interview with French broadcaster LCI that aired Tuesday, were Macron’s harshest so far amid his repeated warnings in recent weeks that Moscow isn’t serious about ending its invasion.

They also came as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to lay the groundwork for a peace agreement, including what would be a historic meeting between Putin and Putin.

That peace deal is expected to include security guarantees for Ukraine, which Macron is leading efforts to draw up alongside European, Canadian and international allies.

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