Just after the second anniversary of the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, there has been infighting within NATO over aid to Ukraine. France** Macron said in a high-profile manner that he would provide Ukraine with medium- and long-range missiles and considered sending troops to prevent Russia's victory. However, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz immediately and publicly stated that NATO does not plan to send troops at present and in the future, and Germany will not provide Ukraine with Taurus long-range cruise missiles. This disagreement has escalated into an open contradiction.
At the same time, the Kremlin released the news that Putin will deliver his 2024 State of the Union address in Moscow. The State of the Union conference is expected to be related to the ongoing special military operation. Putin will focus on reviewing the achievements of Russia's special military operation over the past year and outlining Russia's development goals for the next six years. This shows that Russia will continue to play an important role in the Ukrainian issue.
The open disagreements within the EU stand in stark contrast to Putin's State of the Union address. Ukraine has relied on outside aid after two years of fighting, but its army is showing signs of fatigue. Some Western countries are gradually losing patience and have different attitudes towards aid to Ukraine. France shouted to send troops to Ukraine, but the total amount of its aid was only 6400 million euros, far less than Germany. Germany says giving money does not mean that trust will lead to victory. Although Russia showed signs of a "grass deck" in the early stages of the war, after two years of fighting, Russia has achieved a double reversal militarily and economically.
Despite the differences between France and Germany on Ukraine, NATO did not agree on this. Germany's statement can only represent Germany** and does not affect NATO's final decision. At present, NATO member states have reservations about sending troops to Ukraine, and France's proposal is only a statement, and there are very few countries that really support sending troops. It also reflects the differences among NATO member states on the Ukraine issue.
As the situation in Ukraine and Russia continues to evolve, the international community continues to pay attention. The Russia-Ukraine conflict is in its third year, and the attitudes and actions of all parties will have a significant impact on the situation. It is hoped that the international community will find an effective way to solve the problem as soon as possible and make efforts for regional peace and stability.