Macron Expresses Hope that France Won’t Engage in War with Russia

French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his desire to avoid direct involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, but he has also emphasized the need for potential intervention to prevent Moscow from advancing too far.

In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), Macron stated that the European Union’s credibility and security would be compromised if Russia were to prevail.

He stressed the importance of Ukraine’s security for France and the EU, calling for increased military support and readiness to act if necessary.

Macron emphasized that France is a peace power but acknowledged the need to protect its interests and maintain the option of intervention if required. He highlighted the importance of deterrence and credibility in dealing with adversaries, stating that intervention should not be ruled out if their actions threaten France’s security and interests.

Macron’s comments align with his previous statements on the potential deployment of Western troops in Ukraine, where he emphasized the significance of EU military spending and reducing dependence on Washington.

In an interview with the Economist, he reiterated the Kremlin’s threat to EU security and defended his approach of strategic ambiguity, stating that keeping the option of deploying troops in Ukraine serves as a wake-up call.

In a recent interview with the Economist, the French president reiterated his stance, emphasizing that the Kremlin poses the primary risk to the security of the European Union.

He emphasized the importance of maintaining the possibility of deploying troops in Ukraine as a means to raise awareness and prompt action.

Furthermore, he defended his approach of maintaining strategic ambiguity. However, Moscow has expressed its disapproval of Macron’s statements, with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov suggesting that the French president’s remarks may stem from Russophobia and an attempt to fulfill his ambition of assuming leadership within the European Union.