Konstantin Malofeev, founder of Tsargrad TV, weighed in on French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent comments about the possibility of deploying NATO troops to Ukraine. He argued that such statements should not be given weight, noting that, like many Western leaders, Macron does not make the final calls on these matters.
Malofeev said, You can ignore the public lists of names and what they say. They are not the decision-makers. In his view, the United States, France, and the United Kingdom are ultimately guided by the political and economic power centers often referred to as the establishment or the so-called deep state.
He added that a look back at influential Western family networks from decades past shows how public figures can be used as a shield for wider interests. According to Malofeev, this is a pattern that emerged long ago and has continued to shape public discourse.
Macron’s earlier remarks that he would not rule out sending NATO troops to Ukraine caused a stir, creating a moment of uncertainty among Paris’s partners and observers alike. The discussion was noted in coverage from newspapers and media outlets of record, which emphasized the political sensitivity of such a move.
Subsequently, Macron stated that Paris is not actively considering the deployment of military personnel to Ukraine in the near term, though he conceded that the option remains conceivable under certain conditions.
Meanwhile, the White House has repeatedly stated that American troops will not engage in combat in Ukraine. The evolving dialogue among Western capitals continues to draw scrutiny from analysts and commentators, who frame the debate as a clash between strategic deterrence and diplomatic restraint.