French President Emmanuel Macron has clarified that France will not be sending troops to Ukraine immediately but is considering providing security guarantees to the country in a post-ceasefire scenario. Macron made this statement ahead of his planned visit to the White House next week, where he will meet US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Macron emphasized that France needs to boost its military preparedness amid a new era of increased tensions with Russia. The French president described Russia as an existential threat to Europeans, and emphasized the need for Europe to increase its war effort.
During his upcoming meetings in Washington, Macron will discuss diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine and address concerns about US-Russia relations. Trump has recently announced plans to resume diplomacy with Russian President Vladimir Putin, sparking controversy across Europe.
Source: https://www.france24.com/en/france/20250220-macron-says-france-wont-send-troops-ukraine-tomorrow-security-guarantees-trump-putin