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#Macron said the future of #Europe & its #security “cannot be decided in Moscow or in Washington” in a clear criticism of #US – #Russia peace talks over #Ukraine.
In his address, #France’s president called for “long-term support to Ukraine” which may include “sending European troops to Ukraine” in order to avoid a “fragile ceasefire”.
“I want to believe that the US will remain at our side but we must prepare for this to not be the case,” he added.
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#Russia has “turned the #Ukraine #war into a global conflict,” #Macron said.
The French president continued: “Russia is continuing to arm, spending more than 40% of its budget to that end.
“By 2030, Russia plans to increase its army to have 300,000 additional soldiers, 3,000 extra jet fighters - who can believe that in this context, Russia will stop at Ukraine?
“Russia has become & will remain a threat to #France & #Europe.”
Macron added: “To remain a spectator would be folly.”
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#Macron stressed that #Europe needs to brace for the #UnitedStates #tariffs.
Even though he hopes to dissuade #Trump from imposing duties on European products, should Washington go ahead with its plans, they "will not remain without answer from our side."
Earlier today, the White House reaffirmed that the reciprocal tariffs would be taking effect on April 2nd.
#geopolitics #France #Ukraine #allies #Russia #NewWorldOrder
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#Macron also revealed that he will open debate about extending the French #nuclear umbrella to European partners.
In a televised speech to the #France, he added that the ultimate decision on using #NuclearWeapons will remain in the hands of the French president only.
Macron plans to hold a meeting of all European army chiefs in Paris next week to “guarantee future peace in #Ukraine.”
#geopolitics #Europe #allies #Russia #UnitedStates #Trump #Putin #NewWorldOrder
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“Given the threats & acceleration that I have described, we will have to make more budgetary choices (to increase #defense spending) in #France... w/o raising taxes,” Macron said.
“Whatever happens, we must equip ourselves more (in #Europe). We remain attached to #NATO but we must reinforce our #independence & defense & #security.”
France will make “decisive steps” at Thur’s summit, & massive defense funding will be announced.
#geopolitics #Russia #UnitedStates #Trump #Putin #NewWorldOrder
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