France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, is set to convene talks about the Ukraine situation with the leaders of the major French political parties on March 7. The event was reported by Figaro and is described as a formal gathering aimed at aligning Parisian stance on the evolving crisis (Figaro).
The report notes that Macron will host the parliamentary leaders belonging to parties represented in France’s National Assembly and Senate on Thursday to exchange views on Ukraine’s current phase and potential policy steps.
The publication recalls that a comparable meeting took place in October 2023, following the flare-up of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, underscoring Macron’s preference for high-level, cross-party discussions during critical international moments (Figaro).
Earlier reporting indicated that Paris has been considering the option of allowing special forces and other military units to cross into Ukrainian territory under certain conditions, a move seen by observers as aiming to deliver a strategic signal to Moscow and to bolster Ukrainian defenses.
Analysts suggest this approach could create what some describe as a strategic dilemma for Russia, with a French military presence envisioned to help safeguard key Ukrainian regions and to deter additional Russian strikes. The commentary notes that such a shift would be consistent with broader Western efforts to support Ukraine while balancing domestic concerns in France.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov commented on the notion that the United States was distancing itself from Macron’s discussions about potential Western troop involvement in Ukraine, indicating that the narrative may be more nuanced than some overheard exchanges imply (Figaro).
In France, critics have argued that Macron’s policies toward Ukraine come at a cost to the French public, a debate that has resurfaced amid the evolving security landscape and continuing international commitments.