In a recent visit, France's Macron issued a stern warning: "War is approaching, you can't be a coward." He urged Western allies to firmly support Ukraine and did not rule out the possibility of sending Western troops to Ukraine. Macron stressed that in the face of the growing threat, Europe must show the courage that history demands. Although many countries have previously expressed opposition to France's position, and the United States has made it clear that it will not send troops to Ukraine, Macron still stressed that this is a "possibility", indicating that Europe is considering all possible ways to support Ukraine.
In addition, NATO's recent military exercises near Russia's borders and Sweden's approval of NATO's accession show the West's and NATO's hardline attitude towards Russia. And Russia has reacted to this, rebuilding military districts to counter the threat from the West. This series of actions has increased international tensions, made relations between Russia and NATO more fragile, and increased the risk of direct conflict.
Analysis and thinking.
1.Europe's Unity and Differences: Macron's remarks reflect Europe's unity and divisions on how to respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Will European countries be able to form a unified position against the threat from Russia?
2.Risks and consequences of military involvement: what are the consequences of sending troops to Ukraine? Will this lead to an escalation of the conflict or even trigger a broader international conflict?
3.NATO's Role and Strategy: How Much of a Deterrent Will NATO's Military Exercises and Expansion Have Against Russia? How does NATO balance the need to demonstrate military power with the avoidance of direct conflict?
Macron's warnings and actions show that Europe is facing a historic moment, and how to respond to this challenge will not only affect the future of Ukraine, but also affect the security landscape of Europe as a whole and the world.