In a recent interview, French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the complex situation in Ukraine, emphasizing that an immediate truce will not cover ground fighting due to monitoring difficulties. He ruled out the presence of European troops in Ukraine for the foreseeable future, although he mentioned plans for peacekeepers later. Macron underscored the need for European nations to boost defense spending to between 3.0 and 3.5 percent of GDP in light of Russia's substantial military budget. He also asserted the importance of a strong Italy in diplomatic efforts surrounding the Ukraine crisis.
"There won't be European troops on Ukrainian soil in the coming weeks," Macron emphasized, discussing the deployment of peacekeepers and the challenges of monitoring a truce in ground fighting.
Macron highlighted the need for European nations to raise defense spending to between 3.0 and 3.5 percent of GDP to counteract Russia's significant military expenditures.
"For three years, the Russians have spent 10 percent of their GDP on defence," Macron noted, stressing the urgency for European preparations amid shifting U.S. priorities.
Macron called for a "strong" Italy to help address the Ukraine conflict, as he noted Italy's Prime Minister dismissed joining a peacekeeping force.
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