France Election: What Putin said in congratulatory message to Macron

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Emmanuel Macron on his re-election as President of France in spite of the sanctions Paris has heaped on Moscow.

“I sincerely wish you success in your state activities, as well as good health and well-being,” reads the message, published by the Kremlin on Monday.

Macron won the French presidential election with 58.55% of the votes, according to results posted by the French Ministry of Interior Sunday night.

His right-wing rival Marine Le Pen took 41.45% of the vote.