Kremlin's Criticism of French President Macron

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
The Kremlin criticized French President Macron for his vision of Europe supporting Ukraine and taking responsibility for its own defense, accusing him of being confrontational and compared him to Napoleon and Hitler. Macron's speech was well-received in Europe, with some countries expressing interest in the Anglo-French plan for a 'coalition of the willing.'

Key Points

  • Kremlin criticizes Macron for being confrontational and compared him to Napoleon and Hitler.
  • Macron's speech on Europe supporting Ukraine was well-received in Europe.
  • Some European countries expressed interest in the Anglo-French plan for a 'coalition of the willing.'
  • Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called for Europe to take on Russia's 'arms race' and 'win.'

Pros

  • Macron's vision of Europe supporting Ukraine and taking responsibility for its own defense was well-received in Europe.
  • Some European countries expressed interest in the Anglo-French plan for a 'coalition of the willing.'
  • Calls for Europe to take on Russia's 'arms race' and 'win' were made by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

Cons

  • The Kremlin criticized Macron, accusing him of being confrontational and compared him to Napoleon and Hitler.
  • Russian officials expressed anger and concerns over Macron's speech and plans for extending a Franco 'nuclear umbrella' over central Europe.
  • Russia considered any move to deploy European troops eastwards as a 'threat' and an act of war.