France is a slacker when it comes to supporting Ukraine. Even Berlin this week accused France of not pulling its weight. According to widely cited figures collected by the Kiel Institute, a think-tank in Germany, France has committed just €1.8bn ($1.94bn) in aid to Ukraine, including €640m of military assistance. The institute puts it in 14th place among allies.
Macron is just jabbering away since many EU leaders have been critical of Paris and Macron. More so, lately. If he wants to convince anyone he is ready to help, it must come with action. The French army itself said recently we have to think of our [French] security first and cannot help Ukraine at our own expense.
INTERVENTION **NOW**
Finally: a western leader that isn’t acting the cowardly lion, when it comes to Putin.
When one Western leader stops being so seemingly cowardly towards Putin (even if it is just talk) then other Western leaders now have a pathway and example to follow.
Essentially: tough talk (whether a bluff or not) of putting real troops and firepower in the region, is still a VERY important aspect of wars, and will always cause the enemy to at least worry/pause and have some doubts.
Tough talk alone won’t win wars. But it can be a very important ingredient in the overall mix of winning.
The French president has more stones than congressional Republicans. My, how the tables have turned! 20 years ago, they were angry at France and calling them weaklings for not joining Bush’s little excursion in Iraq.
Hmmm, what is Macron up to? back in 2022 everyone was calling him a Putin appeaser. Times change.
China declared it was Russia’s BFF, and promises are much cheaper than artillery.
Send troops
It seems this year is going to be very interesting.
If we could get our business in order and massively up our military industrial complex we could actually defend ourselves against dictatorship Russia.
It’s rarely a good idea to tell putin all the things you won’t do.
I think Macron is one of the few EU leaders that secretly wants a war to put european strenght on the map…
So france has said our nukes are ready
I see your Medvedev and raise you a Macron
Somebody must have reminded Macron that France has nukes.
thats good to hear, hopefully France can pass Germany in amount of aid, wouldnt that be a great contest for the people of Ukraine
BOG time. Close the skies, end this pointless war that’s been spanning a decade. We appeased Putin for 7 years. What did shit accomplish?
Yeah, Ukraine is not worth ending the world over.
Oh shoot, France is pulling out its dick to swing, while America goes over to China to swing its dick there, sweet
France verbally stepping up? Not sure if proud or concerned that they want to replace us.
ITT everyone complaining about something France, the EU or the USA isn’t doing right. Sorely lacking is sentiment against Russia.
Any support for Ukraine is a win in my books. Here’s hoping for more in 2024/2025.
Damn France is coming out swinging! Good on them, we all need to show some back bone
He’s been pretty outspoken lately. Wonder what’s changed. He was more cautious before.
I’d imagine members of GIGN could really fuck shit up in Russia. They’re crazy good.
Good on him. Wish my home country would just send it.
Including boots on the ground?
blablabla from both sides. I want to see Macron sending French troops to join the war.
Why hello there France…..
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I’m assuming those phone calls aren’t working and it’s time to show something the Russians respond to….strength.
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Now lets see action…words only do so much
duh, every european country should want by proxy, ukraine to fight russia rather than themselves as they should.
Smart IMO
Not saying you’ll do actually do anything but opening up the ambiguity. Since when does Russia issue red lines that they hold themselves to? We should not openly limit ourselves in how we will respond to events. Russia doesn’t and they’re winning
Red lines are pointless. If they’re not enforced you’re weak, if you follow through on minor instances you’re heavy handed. They’re pointlessly restrictive
I hope he lives up to that and proves it with action.
Imagine telling people 30 years ago the French would be leading the charge against Russia. Also you’re letting the FRENCH lead the charge…..good God people have some self respect.
P.S. good on the French for having some balls
Thank GOD.
Macron understands what’s at stake if Ukraine fails.
Good, and the rest of the EU will follow. The civilized world must oppose the imperialists around us.
Where does everybody in the world want to live, and travel to for vacations? Europe. It is always Europe. This needs to be defended.
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France is a slacker when it comes to supporting Ukraine. Even Berlin this week accused France of not pulling its weight. According to widely cited figures collected by the Kiel Institute, a think-tank in Germany, France has committed just €1.8bn ($1.94bn) in aid to Ukraine, including €640m of military assistance. The institute puts it in 14th place among allies.
https://www.economist.com/europe/2024/02/29/france-and-germany-are-at-loggerheads-over-military-aid-to-ukraine
Macron is just jabbering away since many EU leaders have been critical of Paris and Macron. More so, lately. If he wants to convince anyone he is ready to help, it must come with action. The French army itself said recently we have to think of our [French] security first and cannot help Ukraine at our own expense.
INTERVENTION **NOW**
Finally: a western leader that isn’t acting the cowardly lion, when it comes to Putin.
When one Western leader stops being so seemingly cowardly towards Putin (even if it is just talk) then other Western leaders now have a pathway and example to follow.
Essentially: tough talk (whether a bluff or not) of putting real troops and firepower in the region, is still a VERY important aspect of wars, and will always cause the enemy to at least worry/pause and have some doubts.
Tough talk alone won’t win wars. But it can be a very important ingredient in the overall mix of winning.
The French president has more stones than congressional Republicans. My, how the tables have turned! 20 years ago, they were angry at France and calling them weaklings for not joining Bush’s little excursion in Iraq.
Hmmm, what is Macron up to? back in 2022 everyone was calling him a Putin appeaser. Times change.
China declared it was Russia’s BFF, and promises are much cheaper than artillery.
Send troops
It seems this year is going to be very interesting.
If we could get our business in order and massively up our military industrial complex we could actually defend ourselves against dictatorship Russia.
It’s rarely a good idea to tell putin all the things you won’t do.
I think Macron is one of the few EU leaders that secretly wants a war to put european strenght on the map…
So france has said our nukes are ready
I see your Medvedev and raise you a Macron
Somebody must have reminded Macron that France has nukes.
thats good to hear, hopefully France can pass Germany in amount of aid, wouldnt that be a great contest for the people of Ukraine
The French have bigger balls than usa congress.
> Unlimited – No Limit (1993)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM5W7Xn7FiA
BOG time. Close the skies, end this pointless war that’s been spanning a decade. We appeased Putin for 7 years. What did shit accomplish?
Yeah, Ukraine is not worth ending the world over.
Oh shoot, France is pulling out its dick to swing, while America goes over to China to swing its dick there, sweet
France verbally stepping up? Not sure if proud or concerned that they want to replace us.
ITT everyone complaining about something France, the EU or the USA isn’t doing right. Sorely lacking is sentiment against Russia.
Any support for Ukraine is a win in my books. Here’s hoping for more in 2024/2025.
Damn France is coming out swinging! Good on them, we all need to show some back bone
He’s been pretty outspoken lately. Wonder what’s changed. He was more cautious before.
I’d imagine members of GIGN could really fuck shit up in Russia. They’re crazy good.
Good on him. Wish my home country would just send it.
Including boots on the ground?
blablabla from both sides. I want to see Macron sending French troops to join the war.
Why hello there France…..
​
I’m assuming those phone calls aren’t working and it’s time to show something the Russians respond to….strength.
​
Now lets see action…words only do so much
duh, every european country should want by proxy, ukraine to fight russia rather than themselves as they should.
Smart IMO
Not saying you’ll do actually do anything but opening up the ambiguity. Since when does Russia issue red lines that they hold themselves to? We should not openly limit ourselves in how we will respond to events. Russia doesn’t and they’re winning
Red lines are pointless. If they’re not enforced you’re weak, if you follow through on minor instances you’re heavy handed. They’re pointlessly restrictive
I hope he lives up to that and proves it with action.
Imagine telling people 30 years ago the French would be leading the charge against Russia. Also you’re letting the FRENCH lead the charge…..good God people have some self respect.
P.S. good on the French for having some balls
Thank GOD.
Macron understands what’s at stake if Ukraine fails.
Good, and the rest of the EU will follow. The civilized world must oppose the imperialists around us.
Where does everybody in the world want to live, and travel to for vacations? Europe. It is always Europe. This needs to be defended.