Recent statements by French President Emmanuel Macron about potentially sending French forces into Ukraine, which he described as necessary for a ground operation against Russia, have sparked widespread criticism and discussions. Critics argue that Macron's comments, seen as vacuous by some, risk escalating the Ukrainian conflict and question France's military capability for such an operation. Macron's popularity has reportedly continued to collapse amid these controversies. German officials have distanced themselves from Macron's stance, emphasizing that there will be no boots on the ground in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the French army has been reported to be preparing for tough engagements, with readiness for the most difficult conflicts, including preventing a crossing of the Dnieper and protecting the border from Belarus. Russian officials, including the Russian spy chief, have responded by stating that any French military unit in Ukraine, reportedly preparing a group of 2,000 people, would be a priority target. Amidst these developments, the French Ministry of Defense has denied plans to send forces to Ukraine, labeling the Russian intelligence statements as disinformation and irresponsible provocations, a sentiment echoed by the French Armed Forces Ministry source.
The French Ministry of Defense called the statement by SVR director Naryshkin about sending 2,000 people to Ukraine “disinformation” and denied “irresponsible provocations” https://t.co/QOHM2wmiGX
France denies Russian Intelligence about the preparation of French troops for Ukraine and calls it “irresponsible disinformation” https://t.co/SIvAnIjqd4
The French Ministry of the Armed Forces denies information voiced by the director of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service Sergei Naryshkin about the presence of the French military in Ukraine and Paris’s readiness to send a contingent of 2 thousand people to this country. https://t.co/K3NFLkpk46
“Chief of Staff of the French Army: “The French Army is Ready”: https://t.co/ZSGEDqxdYI
French Ministry of Defence: There are no French forces in Ukraine, and we do not plan to send any forces there. https://t.co/4XBQynOjzT
Chief of the French General Staff: France is preparing for the most difficult times, but the French army is ready for them. https://t.co/91jNoY7AMO
If Macron isn't bluffing and France sends troops to Ukraine what is the plan? They would become priority target for Russia the same way NATO supplied tanks and air defense systems are. But instead of scrap metal real French citizens would be coming back in body bags. And then?
If Macron isn't bluffing and France sends troops to Ukraine what is the plan? They would become priority target for Russia the same NATO supplied tanks and air defense systems are. But instead of scrap metal real French citizens would be coming back in body bags. What next?
France calls Russian spy chief remarks 'irresponsible' provocation | Reuters https://t.co/oGcSFcv9NK
🇫🇷🇺🇦‼️🚨 Chief of Staff of the French Army: “The French Army is Ready” The French are already openly declaring that they will fight against Russia in Ukraine in order to “defend France.” “The French army is preparing to participate in the most severe conflicts,” said the chief… https://t.co/uFe7l4t4zx https://t.co/aTOm2yF5Dl
🇫🇷⚡️🇺🇦 French TV channels are already seriously considering the possible military scenarios involving Western on the ground troops in Ukraine https://t.co/Jypfpc29pP
🇫🇷🇺🇦‼️🚨 French TV discusses sending „Verfügungstruppen“ to Ukraine. Units that can intervene if they need to. So, we’re doing that WW3 thing or what? Stocked up the bunkers folks? https://t.co/iwZKNHy8ZD
🇫🇷🇺🇦🇷🇺⚡ French TV: French troops would likely be stationed along the West bank of the Dnieper River, to prevent a Russian crossing, and along the Ukraine-Belarus border to shield Kiev. https://t.co/u1J7hPysxB https://t.co/P2qwzXRUW5
🇨🇵🇺🇦🇷🇺⚡ French TV discusses positioning troops in Ukraine: “France could deploy 20 thousand people to simultaneously carry out tasks” https://t.co/ZVT3vfxfot
⚠️ FRANCE CALLS RUSSIAN SPY CHIEF REMARKS 'IRRESPONSIBLE' PROVOCATION Full Story → https://t.co/PAe9jb9ZJ2 France's defence ministry on Tuesday called remarks made by the chief of Russia's foreign intelligence service disinformation and irresponsible after he suggested Paris… https://t.co/Mf9YsWtaDq
Since 1. French troops are already deployed to Ukraine (and have been killed in noticeable numbers, particularly with that one missile strike in Kharkov), 2. French special forces have been in Ukraine even before the beginning of the SMO, 3. a French presence on the ground would…
French media is wargaming an incursion into Ukraine. The problem with Macron's 'strategic ambiguity' plan is that the ambiguity will inevitably morph into a reality. France is drifting towards direct conflict with Russia. https://t.co/Gx6hmrJv72
French TV channels are seriously discussing possible military scenarios involving Western troops in Ukraine. The chief of staff of the French ground forces said that the army is preparing to participate in the “difficult” conflicts. https://t.co/zOeYnX3aRt
🇨🇵 France is preparing for the new "phoney WAR" The French army is preparing to take part in the "most difficult" conflicts, said the Chief of General Staff of the Republic's Land Forces, according to the media. According to Russian intelligence, they said today that… https://t.co/v987tmgl8g
There is a discussion on French television about where exactly French troops can be stationed. They want to prevent a crossing of the Dnieper and protect the border from Belarus. https://t.co/z7rsR255Rk
🇫🇷🇷🇺| According to this account, the french ministry of foreign affairs said : « The maneuver orchestrated by Sergey Naryshkin, Director of Russian Foreign Intelligence, is yet another example of Russia's systematic use of disinformation. We consider such provocations… https://t.co/G79ox4KgZ4
🔴 FRENCH ARMED FORCES MINISTRY SOURCE: RUSSIAN SPY CHIEF COMMENTS ONCE AGAIN ILLUSTRATE RUSSIA'S SYSTEMATIC USE OF DISINFORMATION.
FRENCH ARMED FORCES MINISTRY SOURCE: RUSSIAN SPY CHIEF COMMENTS ONCE AGAIN ILLUSTRATE RUSSIA'S SYSTEMATIC USE OF DISINFORMATION FRENCH ARMED FORCES MINISTRY SOURCE: WE CONSIDER THESE KIND OF PROVOCATIONS IRRESPONSIBLE
French channels are already openly talking about where their troops will be stationed . https://t.co/q4FJbeCPfD
🇫🇷 The French army is preparing to take part in the "most difficult" conflicts, said the Chief of General Staff of the Republic's Land Forces, according to the media. https://t.co/1N4TUJLd39
French army says prepared for 'toughest' engagements https://t.co/8AI7s13aKB
NEW: French army says prepared for ‘toughest’ engagements https://t.co/CVn7MzSPlP
On French television "experts" are discussing how French troops will enter the territory of Ukraine. Sergei Naryshkin, confirmed that France is preparing a group of 2,000 people to be sent to Ukraine. Naryshkin also says French troops will be a priority target for Russia. https://t.co/62AbVVcXW8
I'm a bit sceptical about the claims that France is going to send troops to Ukraine to fight Russia. Maybe a few hundreds for training that will be as far as possible away from the front lines. Russia would focus on targeting them with the most powerful missiles it has. The…
RUSSIAN SPY CHIEF: FRENCH MILITARY UNIT IN UKRAINE WILL BE A PRIORITY TARGET FOR RUSSIA - TASS
The Commander of the French Army said that his forces are preparing to participate in the “toughest” conflicts France what are you doing? https://t.co/IY2ZOr5fuJ
The German Chancellor emphasized several times that “there will be no boots on the ground in Ukraine,” and at the moment we have nothing to add. German Defense Minister Pistorius on Macron's words about sending soldiers to Ukraine https://t.co/59djbBF2Ij
Three arguments why Macron could indeed deploy troops to Ukraine https://t.co/9nWMpHsdXE
🇫🇷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
'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
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.