Macron: Russia threatens the entire Europe

He pointed out that by 2030 Russia plans to mobilize three million soldiers and produce four thousand tanks, which is a serious security challenge for the continent.

Macron stressed the need for Europe the need for all the scenarios, with or without supporting the United States, saying: “I would like to believe that the United States will remain by our side, but we must also be ready if they leave us.” He stressed that the French army is the most ready to fight in Europe, and that his country has nuclear weapons that guarantee European defense.

Macron confirmed his rejection of any ceasefire in Ukraine that does not lead to a permanent peace, saying: “The path to peace cannot pass by giving up Ukraine.” He added: “Peace cannot be built at any cost and under Russian dictates, and it cannot be the surrender of Ukraine.”

The French President announced that Paris will host next week a meeting of the chiefs of staff of the armies of countries that are ready to contribute to ensuring a future peace in Ukraine, and said: “Peace may also be assumed in Ukraine to deploy European forces. These forces will not go to fight today (…), but they will be there when peace is signed to ensure his full respect. As of next week, we will gather in Paris the chiefs of staff of the countries that want to assume their responsibilities in this regard. (Sky News Arabia)