“Don’t be cowards”: Macron appeals to Ukraine’s allies

Emmanuel Macron addressed the allies/Collage 24 Channel

On the afternoon of March 5, French President Emmanuel Macron addressed European leaders. He noted that now is not the time to “be cowards.”

Russian publicist from the USA Andrei Piontkovsky said that the central idea of ​​the French the political elite has always worked in favor of Russia. However, now she has begun to work in favor of Ukraine.

It is not time for Europe to be cowards

< p>The French leader on Tuesday, March 5, said that now is the time for Ukraine’s allies to step up.

We are certainly approaching moment when in our Europe it will be appropriate not to be a coward,” Macron emphasized.

Recalling Russia's invasion of Ukraine, he said that France and the Czech Republic “understand very well that the war continues again on our soil (in Europe – 24 Channel)”.

According to him, some states that have become unrestrained are increasing the threat of attack every day.

The head of France added , that Europe will have to “respond to history and the courage it demands.” However, no details regarding this statement were indicated.

Macron announced the possible deployment of NATO troops to Ukraine: main thing

• French leader Emmanuel Macron gave a press conference on February 25 following the conference in support of Ukraine. In particular, during the conversation, he admitted the possibility of introducing NATO troops into Ukraine.
• Later, the presence of such a discussion in NATO was confirmed by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. According to him, individual member countries allow the possibility of the presence of Alliance troops on the territory after the conclusion of a bilateral agreement between them and Ukraine.
• In particular, according to a representative of the Elysee Palace, the French leader with his statements about the possibility of stationing NATO troops in Ukraine, he signaled to Vladimir Putin about the determination and desire of France to prevent any victory for Russia.
• At the same time, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said on February 28, that the country can send its soldiers to Ukraine. He noted that we are not talking about the direct participation of the French military at the front.
• However, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg noted that there are no plans to station NATO troops on the territory of Ukraine. He noted the support provided by allies to Ukraine since 2014, and after the full-scale invasion they became more active in this matter.