French President Emmanuel Macron is prepared to send troops to Ukraine if Russia breaks through the front lines, raising the risk of NATO forces clashing with Russian armies. Macron sees Russia as a threat to European security and believes that if Russia wins in Ukraine, there will be no security in Europe.
Key Points
Macron willing to send troops if Ukraine requests
Russia's advances in eastern Ukraine continue
Concerns about Russia's destabilizing actions in the region
Implications of NATO's Article 5 in case of armed attack
Pros
French support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression
Highlighting the importance of European security
Cons
Increased risk of NATO-Russia conflict
Potential escalation of the situation into a global war