French Political Leaders Clash Over Ukraine Policy in Heated-Televised Debate
The debate, marked by sharp exchanges and divergent viewpoints, comes amid heightened tensions following Marine Le Pen’s controversial remarks about President Emmanuel Macron’s capacity as commander-in-chief
Kremlin Warns of Potential Strikes on French Instructors in Ukraine
“Any foreign instructor, regardless of where they come from, will be a legitimate target if they are involved in training Ukrainian military personnel,” Peskov stated in a press briefing, as reported by AFP
French Troops in Ukraine Won’t Seek NATO Assistance if Attacked by Russia
This marks a departure from the Biden administration’s previous strategy, which prioritized avoiding actions that could provoke Moscow and further escalate the conflict
French Defense Ministry Denies Russian Claims of Troop Deployment to Ukraine
The denial comes in response to comments made by Sergey Naryshkin, the head of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), who alleged that France was preparing to dispatch a sizable military contingent to Ukraine