Recently, the clouds of war in Europe have once again shrouded NATO, and because of a sentence from Macron, France, NATO has fallen into unprecedented chaos. Since Russia's victory in the Battle of Avdiivka, the continent's anxieties have become increasingly apparent. And at the recent meeting of leaders of many countries, Macron's statement caused an uproar, and he did not rule out the possibility of NATO member countries and other allies deploying troops to Ukraine!
What does this mean exactly? Is it a precursor to the imminent flames of war in Europe, or is it a political trick by Macron?
Macron's statement was like a bombshell, instantly igniting the entire European political scene. The Kremlin's response was even more unequivocal, and if NATO does send troops to Ukraine, then the conflict will be inevitable. In fact, however, the attitudes of NATO member states are quite different, with the United States, Britain, Germany, and other countries quickly expressing their positions, while Germany and Sweden have taken a more cautious stance.
It is worth noting that Macron's move does not seem to be a simple statement of sending troops, but a political masterful layout. He refocused the focus of Ukraine's aid, which forced NATO to have a deeper discussion on the Ukraine issue, which set off a wave in one fell swoop.
What is even more interesting is that the reaction of the United States seems to have been somewhat unexpected. Despite their apparent stance, there are actually different voices. This makes one wonder whether the position of the United States in NATO has been shaken and whether it is no longer the absolute master of the European continent?
Macron's statement may be just a piece of the chess game in European politics, but it has undoubtedly brought new thinking to the entire continent. He is trying to redefine the role of NATO, trying to wake up a "brain-dead" NATO, trying to promote an independent defense of Europe.
Whether it is a master of the political game or a gambler of Europe's future, Macron's words will become a footnote to history. Let us wait and see what the future holds for NATO, and how the fate of Europe will play out.