French President Emmanuel Macron announced significant public and private investment to rearm the country and confront the threat posed by Vladimir Putin. Macron pointed out that Putin's ambitions are limitless and that danger has returned from the East, marking the end of the innocence of the last thirty years since the fall of the Berlin Wall.
In a message to the nation, Macron warned about Russia's actions in Ukraine, describing them as a violation of borders, murders of opponents, manipulation of elections in other countries, and digital attacks against European hospitals. The French president expressed his concern about the situation and stated that the future of Europe should not depend on Washington or Moscow.
In a vigorous speech, Macron announced the willingness to send troops to Ukraine to ensure peace in the region once the corresponding agreements are signed. The French leader emphasized the growing threat that Russia poses to France and Europe in the coming years, mentioning Russian rearmament plans that include a significant increase in the number of soldiers, tanks, and combat aircraft.
Amid uncertainty created by the U.S. stance, pressure on Ukraine to accept an unguaranteed peace, and tensions in the region, Macron met with European leaders to address the crisis. The European Union will present a plan to strengthen its defense with massive investment over the next four years, redirecting existing funds and using additional resources to modernize businesses and bolster the continent's security.
France, along with Great Britain and Germany, will support Ukraine in its quest for a just peace backed by European countries, warning Putin about the consequences of failing to comply with international agreements and destabilizing the region. The meeting in Brussels will be crucial to establish a unified stance and take concrete measures in response to the growing Russian threat in Europe.
