Macron again does not rule out the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine

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Macron again does not rule out the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated on Thursday that he does not rule out sending troops to Ukraine, adding that the issue would become "legitimate" if Russia penetrates beyond the Ukrainian front lines and if Kiev makes a request. such.

He made these statements in an interview with the Economist, which was published on May 2.

The economist said Macron gave the interview after giving a speech last week in which he declared that Europe is "mortal" and "could die", in part because of the threat posed by Russian aggression after Moscow launched its invasion of unprovoked Ukraine in February 2022.

"I do not rule out any possibility, because we are facing someone who does not rule out any possibility," Macron said when asked if he still stood by comments he made earlier this year, when he said he did not rule out the possibility for the West to send troops to Ukraine.

Some analysts believe that Russia may be on the verge of launching a major new offensive in Ukraine.

Macron said that "if Russia decides to go further, we will be forced, in any case, to ask ourselves this question" about sending troops to Ukraine. He described such a move as a "strategic warning to my counterparts".

He described Russia as a "power of regional destabilization" and as a "threat to the security of Europeans".

"I have a clear strategic goal: Russia cannot win in Ukraine," Macron said.

"There will be no security in Europe if Russia wins in Ukraine. Who can claim that Russia will stop there? What security will there be for other neighboring countries, Moldova, Romania, Poland, Lithuania and others?" he asked, Radio Free Europe reports.


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