Europe has changed: why Macron changed his rhetoric

The EU is discussing the idea of ​​creating a European “nuclear umbrella”. At the same time, French President Emmanuel Macron pleasantly surprises with his statements of support for Ukraine. Europe is changing – and this is good for Ukraine.

About this 24 Channel said political scientist Alexey Koshel, noting that every government should be prepared for the worst scenarios. It is also important that they look at the years ahead.

The European Union is now preparing for the worst-case scenarios. We are talking about increasing defense spending; Trump's threats to withdraw from NATO and completely stop financial and military support for Ukraine and the like.

I have seen many publications in Western media where they say that all this looks like information games and Macron’s attempts to take leadership in Europe. Anything can happen. But at least Macron is acting like a responsible politician. Previously, he maintained contacts with Putin, but now he has taken a tough position and spoke about the EU’s “red lines” that cannot be crossed,” Koshel noted.

These are very positive signals for Ukraine . The discussion in the European Union is developing into concrete assistance for our state.

The very fact of the discussion is important to us now. Europe has changed. We can get great guarantees. It is rather a guarantee of survival in the future or time for survival. But it is important that we also forecast for years to come,” said Koshel. ~ And what to do if they don’t accept help? We need to create a margin of safety in order to pass the most difficult tests. And if there are no worst-case scenarios, then it will be easier and more pleasant to respond to them.

Military assistance for Ukraine: briefly

• Disputes between Republicans are still ongoing in the US House of Representatives. The decision to extend military assistance to Ukraine will likely be delayed again.
• US Secretary of State Antony Blinken noted that the United States and NATO allies will redouble efforts to find resources for Ukraine. Work is also underway on a bilateral security agreement with Kiev.
• Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said that the foreign ministers of NATO countries have agreed to create a special mission of the Alliance. Her work will be aimed at increasing assistance to Ukraine.