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French President Emmanuel Macron has indicated that Western ground operations in Ukraine might become necessary "at some point" to counter Russian forces, marking a significant shift from his previous stance. Macron, in various statements, emphasized that while he does not wish for and will not initiate such operations, the strength of France lies in its capability to undertake them if necessary. This rhetoric has led to considerable debate and criticism both domestically and internationally, with Macron's popularity plummeting to an approval rating of just 28%. The growing dissatisfaction among the French populace regarding his aggressive posture towards Russia reflects broader concerns about the potential escalation of the conflict in Ukraine and the strategic implications for Europe.
'The problem with military spending is that, unless there is a war, the country receives nothing for its money.' Europe risks waking up to a substantial defence bill, warns @philippilk 👇 https://t.co/cxXaTTnlDM
Three arguments why Macron could indeed deploy troops to Ukraine https://t.co/9nWMpHsdXE
Dissatisfaction with Macron is growing. A new poll found 72% of French people are now dissatisfied with his presidency and that this “focuses mainly on Ukraine and the question of sending troops”. When will politicians realise warmongering isn't popular? https://t.co/jFoAtx4EzN
🇫🇷HAS MACRON LOST HIS MARBLES... OR IS HE BLUFFING? - OPINION For weeks, the President of France has been warmongering and saber-rattling, claiming he'll send French troops into Russia and pushing for NATO expansion. The problem? France lacks the military might to back up… https://t.co/5N1KrAeOuL
The real reasons Macron turned from dove to hawk on Ukraine - with @JamesCrisp6 @Barnes_Joe & Henry Samuel https://t.co/er3LtT0G7q
War in French! Macron decided to attack Russian troops in Ukraine. But then he changed his mind and immediately decided to conclude an armistice on the most favorable terms. No joke! https://t.co/BhJ4eRcccD
The real reasons Macron turned from dove to hawk on Ukraine https://t.co/yJA0UxqCnt
'Macron is the first French leader in a long time to talk up war with Russia.' But Europe would be unwise to let France dictate its security policy, writes @peterfranklin_ 👇 https://t.co/46yTy7MM1b
Can Emmanuel Macron protect Europe from Vladimir Putin? From me for @UnHerd: https://t.co/wQiZLUg0HC
Putin and Trump force defense rethink in Europe: @LionelRALaurent https://t.co/ho4Cr22ELK via @opinion https://t.co/7QP4ETxRGd
The nature of war is changing, @LionelRALaurent writes, with Europe at risk of being left behind. Money is only a part of improving its capabilities https://t.co/kYiKdtLBXy via @opinion
Macron can barely get his own country under control but he’d love to send French youth into some Ukrainian meat grinder. And for what? He’d be humiliated like Napoleon. https://t.co/5A31Euvr4C
Emmanuel Macron is seemingly keen to pour more fuel on the fire regarding a potential escalation of the Ukrainian conflict, claiming in his latest interview that a ground operation against Russia may be necessary. https://t.co/hAEM7jzlfY
Turns out Macron's attempts to get the French electorate back on side with his vacuous comments about putting French forces in Ukraine has seriously backfired as his popularity rating continues to collapse.
The nature of war is changing, @LionelRALaurent writes, with Europe at risk of being left behind. Money is only a part of improving its capabilities https://t.co/0aPeqIvwUR
To say that #Europe stands at an inflection point would perhaps be an understatement. #Russia is gaining ground in its war with #Ukraine and the spectre of Donald #Trump’s return haunts the #US and its allies, says Harsh V. Pant https://t.co/bcG6XSRo5m
Fact Check: Has Macron promised to deploy troops to Ukraine in 2024? https://t.co/kfUXa0eHXX https://t.co/pc9UhdPZfb
NEW: French President Emmanuel Macron underlined the necessity for European countries to continue supporting a Ukrainian victory against Russia in order to ensure Ukrainian and European security. 🧵(1/4) https://t.co/kkQhllxoF4
Ground operation against Russia may be needed in future – Macron Follow us on Rumble: https://t.co/Nuc9nUzTc5 https://t.co/o3Jfnjj8od
Macron's Dangerous Gambit: Boasts of Strength - But Exposes Weakness ** LIVE Mon 3/18 11:00a est #Macron #France #Nato #Ukraine #Russia #biden Please join us: https://t.co/COQWi1q4LY
OPINION: Macron’s statement also comes at a time when the US position on support for Ukraine has been watered down due to partisan disputes in Congress. https://t.co/ewmmZ93sSf
[ DPA Open Mic 70 ] UKRAINE BELGOROD OFFENSIVE; Macron double down on possible Ukraine deployment https://t.co/N6XPDIHyth
The French Le Figaro writes that the popularity ratings of President Macron and Prime Minister Attal are falling. And mainly because of the belligerent rhetoric about the possible sending of troops to Ukraine. Macron's approval rating is now just 28% (it was 29% in February).… https://t.co/YEMWNEob5k
More strategic "ambiguity" from Macron, where he again very unambiguously says he'd send troops to Ukraine. Someone should tell him the whole concept of ambiguity is so people are left in doubt as to what your intentions are... And that the whole concept of strategy is to do… https://t.co/skpdP0WDRv
Macron Repeats Threat of Western Ground Forces in Ukraine ‘at Some Point’ https://t.co/Mly8bd4g1L
Macron about sending troops to Ukraine: "Maybe at some point -- I don't want it, I won't take the initiative -- we will have to have operations on the ground, whatever they may be, to counter the Russian forces. France's strength is that we can do it" - Le Parisien https://t.co/1QUVs6HoLv
Three European leaders: Macron is discussing ground troops. Scholz doesn't want to get into any trouble. Pavel is working hard to get artillery shells on the Ukrainian front.
Fascinating: now we know what the French think of Macron's new warmongering attitude vis à vis Russia... and they absolutely hate it! https://t.co/eMg4OLSuZe IFOP, France's leading polling company, sees Macron's popularity go down to an appalling 28% and comments: "The very…
French President Macron sas that a Western ground operations in Ukraine might be necessary "at some point" - AFP
‼️ President @EmmanuelMacron said today that he would “never take the initiative” to send ground troops to Ukraine but it might become “necessary at some point to counter Russian forces”. 1/
Macron on quite a roll. This morning in Le Parisien : “Perhaps at some point—I don't wish it, and won't initiate it—we'll have to have operations on the ground, whatever they may be, to counter Russian forces. France's strength is that we can do it” https://t.co/fnWZEwilMd
The actual factors behind Macron's shift from dove to hawk stance on Ukraine https://t.co/9ReLkzVKPy https://t.co/CNDu5Si4R1