Is France Officially Entering War With Russia In Ukraine? Russian Spy Chief Confirm NATO State's Troop Movement
Kremlin warns NATO against sending troops to Ukraine; Macron suggests support without ground
The Kremlin has issued a stern warning to European allies of Kyiv, cautioning against the deployment of troops to Ukraine. This warning comes in response to France's assertion that all options, including sending Western forces to support Ukraine, should be considered to prevent a Russian victory.
French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking after a summit in Paris, indicated a consensus among European leaders to bolster Ukraine's defence efforts. While Macron mentioned no agreement on sending ground troops, he emphasized the necessity of preventing a Russian victory in Ukraine.
In reaction to Macron's statement, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov highlighted the significance of discussing the potential deployment of NATO troops to Ukraine, suggesting that it could inevitably lead to a direct conflict between Russia and NATO.
However, several NATO members, including the United States, Germany, Britain, Spain, Poland, and the Czech Republic, distanced themselves from the idea of sending ground troops to Ukraine. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz clarified that European and NATO states had agreed not to send soldiers to Ukrainian soil.
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of supporting Ukraine through existing means rather than deploying troops.
NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg reiterated that while NATO allies were providing significant support to Ukraine, there were no plans to deploy combat troops on the ground.
French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne clarified Macron's remarks, stating that any potential military presence would focus on specific tasks such as mine clearance, weapon production, and cyber defence, without engaging in direct combat.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged European leaders to prevent Russian aggression from expanding to other nations and to safeguard Ukraine's progress.
Meanwhile, Ukraine continues to rely heavily on Western allies, primarily the United States, for advanced weaponry and ammunition to counter Russian assaults. However, critical military aid worth $61 billion remains stalled in the Republican-led House of Representatives, prompting urgent calls from President Joe Biden for its release to prevent further escalation of the conflict.
Biden underscored the urgency of providing military aid to Ukraine, warning of dire consequences if action is not taken promptly.