France's President Macron reiterates the importance of a military presence in Ukraine, stating, "It's essential that we maintain a soldier force in Ukraine."
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🔵 France and Ukraine: French President Emmanuel Macron is consulting with partners about supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia with soldiers. Macron believes that the deployment of soldiers is crucial for the situation. Discussions between the chiefs of staff of Britain, France, and Ukraine have already taken place, and progress is being made[1].
🔵 No Demilitarized Zone: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected the idea of establishing a demilitarized zone in the war with Russia. Zelensky made this statement during a press conference with Macron, Merz, Starmer, and Tusk in Kyiv, contradicting the statements of US special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg[1].
🔵 Honoring Fallen Soldiers: During their visit to Kyiv, French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, together with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, paid their respects at the memorial wall for the fallen defenders of Ukraine on Mychajliwska Square[1].
🔵 Controversial Russia Contacts: Rolf Mützenich, former SPD parliamentary group leader, has defended the controversial Russia contacts of leading Social Democrats. Mützenich stated that these talks, such as the one in Baku attended by SPD politician Rolf Stegner, are necessary for potential future formal talks[1].
🔵 Left Party Recommendation: Left Party leader Jan van Aken praised the visit of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Keir Starmer, and Emmanuel Macron to Ukraine. Van Aken suggested that the three should travel directly from Kyiv to Beijing to negotiate with Putin. While van Aken supports Merz's push for a 30-day ceasefire, he believes that Europe can still prevent the US from imposing a dictated peace on Ukraine[1].
🔵 30-Day Ceasefire Proposal: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for a 30-day ceasefire in the Ukraine war during his visit to Kyiv. Merz highlighted the unity of Germany, France, Britain, and Poland in demanding a ceasefire[1].
ℹ️ Enrichment Data:There is no current information suggesting that France plans to send soldiers to Ukraine to directly engage in combat against Russia. However, France has been actively supporting Ukraine through military aid and financial assistance. France has provided Ukraine with significant military equipment, including about 60 French-made Caesar howitzers. France is using income from frozen Russian assets to maintain these howitzers, ensuring their continued effectiveness in the conflict[2][3][4]. Additionally, France is part of a broader European effort to support Ukraine, including a recent pledge by the EU to allocate nearly €1.9 billion for military support and defense industry strengthening[4].
Sources:
- European Pravda
- Reuters
- The Guardian
- Euractiv
- Emmanuel Macron, the French President, advocates for the deployment of soldiers to support Ukraine against Russia, considering it crucial in the ongoing conflict [1].
- Contrary to the suggestions of US special envoy Keith Kellogg, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejects the establishment of a demilitarized zone in the war with Russia [1].
- During their visit to Kyiv, French President Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Ukrainian President Zelensky paid tribute to the fallen defenders of Ukraine at the memorial wall on Mychajliwska Square [1].
- Rolf Mützenich, the former SPD parliamentary group leader, defends the controversial Russia contacts of leading Social Democrats, including a meeting attended by SPD politician Rolf Stegner [1].
