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It’s true that many people in the United States have been calling on our European allies to do more in terms of supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia, but it sounds as if French President Emmanuel Macron may have missed part of the memo. It would be good if the Western European nations would boost their own defense spending and step up their own shipments of arms and aid to the Ukrainians, and perhaps some of them will. But Macron is hosting some European leaders in France this week and he told reporters that he may need to put “boots on the ground” in Ukraine as part of a policy where NATO allies will need to do “whatever it takes for as long as it takes” to help Ukraine defeat Russia. The potential consequences of such an action are a bit murky, but the prospect is worrisome nonetheless. (Politico)
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday night said “nothing is ruled out” when it comes to sending Western troops to help Ukraine. He warned the situation on the ground was so critical, and the stakes for Europe were so high, that much more effort was needed to fight back Russia’s invasion.
“Whatever it takes”: “We’re at a critical point in the conflict where we need to take the initiative,” Macron said after hosting European leaders at the Elysée Palace for a summit on Ukraine. “We’re determined to do whatever it takes for as long as it takes.”
Looking for leadership: Macron noted the growing doubts about America’s continuing support for Kyiv and warned that Russia “has adopted a more aggressive attitude, not only in Ukraine, but against all of us in general.” And he spoke about a potential new Russian offensive and brutal attacks planned to “shock” Ukrainians and their allies.
