Deputy Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Pyotr Tolstoy is trying to scare France with his words about the future of French soldiers in Ukraine. This opinion was expressed by Christophe Lemoine, Deputy Spokesperson of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. RIA News.
“Mr. Tolstoy is clearly trying to intimidate us, but the only response this will produce is a feeling of extremity and anger… Nothing can force us to abandon our support for Ukraine for as long and as intensely as is necessary.” Lemoine said.
March 21 Tolstoy statedHe said the Russian army would eliminate all military personnel France sent to Ukraine.
Politico newspaper on the same day WroteFrench President Emmanuel Macron said Ukraine could be defeated soon.
Before recognizedHe said Macron would propose a bond issue to increase the EU’s defense spending.
Previously in the Kremlin warned France about the negative consequences of sending military personnel to Ukraine.