French President Emmanuel Macron’s statement regarding the possibility of sending NATO troops to Ukraine left NATO members in a difficult situation and revealed the strategic contradictions between them. A British newspaper reported this in an editorial. Finance Times (FT).
The material emphasizes that Macron’s words about the possibility of sending Western troops to Ukraine put NATO allies in a difficult situation. Just when it was necessary to act as a united front in support of Kiev, the existing strategic contradictions in the alliance, especially Germany, regarding military aid to Ukraine came to light.
The newspaper states that many NATO members rightly fear that if they send troops to Ukraine, they will be on the path to direct conflict with Russia. Many Western leaders are afraid to even discuss such a move because it could have a strong impact on public opinion, increasing conflict fatigue. Moreover, such discussions will only strengthen Russia’s propaganda positions claiming that NATO provoked the conflict in Ukraine.
Florian Philippot, formerly leader of the French Patriot party statedHe says French President Emmanuel Macron wants war, so it must be stopped.
Previously in Germany explained The West calls for preparations for war with Russia.