France's Macron said on February 26 local time that he did not rule out the possibility of sending Western troops to Ukraine. Leaders of many European countries participated in a meeting in Paris to assist Ukraine, which Macron chaired. At a press conference after the meeting, Macron said that although no agreement was reached on the day to send troops, he did not think we could rule out any possibility.
Macron noted that the meeting on assistance to Ukraine brought together representatives of the 27 member states of the European Union, including 21 heads of state and ** heads. "We will do everything in our power to prevent Russia from winning this war," he stressed. I say this with a firm attitude, but given the circumstances of the past two years, we also need to be humble. ”
Macron mentioned that those who once denied that Ukraine needed planes, long-range missiles and trucks have become in need of missiles and tanks two years later. "We're always six to eight months late," he lamented. "Macron announced that France will form a new coalition to supply Ukraine with medium and long-range missiles, and said that EU leaders and ** representatives decided to increase their efforts in terms of ammunition.
Macron warned that Russia's position has changed, and it is not only staring at Ukraine, but also posing a greater danger to many other countries. He is convinced that defeating Russia is essential for peace and security in Europe, and that Europe needs to translate words into deeds and build a pillar of European defense independent of the United States.
Asked about the possibility of continuing to support Ukraine in the context of the United States in November of this year, Macron replied: "We cannot wait for the results of the United States ** to determine our future. The future of Europe is at stake, and it is up to the Europeans to decide. It would be nice if other countries were willing to join and help, but that's just the icing on the cake. ”
Macron also revealed that 30% of all financial aid currently provided to Ukraine comes from Europe. However, he added that with further bilateral and EU-level agreements, it is possible that this proportion will increase, tripling the ammunition ** overall. He admitted that the previous plan to provide Ukraine with a million rounds of ammunition was too optimistic for Europe to fulfill. Macron noted that the shortage of gunpowder has led to a stalemate on the front-line battlefield, so the supply of ammunition is a priority. He said that European countries still have room to increase production in Europe and buy surplus ammunition stocks from other regions to supply Ukraine.
Macron's statement shows the importance and determination of France and Europe on the situation in Ukraine. European countries need to unite and take action to provide Ukraine with the necessary support and assistance to maintain peace and security in Europe. This is a responsibility not only for Ukraine, but also for Europe as a whole and to the international community. It is only through solidarity and action that a stable, just and peaceful international order can be built.