French President Macron's stance on Ukraine and Russia
French President Macron plans to hold a meeting of European army chiefs to discuss sending troops to Ukraine after a peace deal with Russia. This move has been seen as confrontational by the Kremlin, with Russia ruling out European proposals for peacekeeping forces in Ukraine. Russia has increased its army size and dismissed Western claims of potential attacks on NATO members. Putin appointed a veteran diplomat, Alexander Darchiev, as the Russian ambassador to the United States to lead reconciliation efforts.
Key Points
- Macron plans to convene European army chiefs for a meeting regarding sending troops to Ukraine
- Kremlin sees Macron's speech as confrontational and threatening
- Russia dismisses European proposals for peacekeepers in Ukraine
- Putin appoints Alexander Darchiev as Russian ambassador to the United States
Pros
- Initiating discussions on potential troop deployment to Ukraine for peacekeeping
Cons
- Raising tensions with Russia and being perceived as confrontational