He wants to influence Russia: France has changed the idea of ​​Ukraine's accession to NATO - media

The French authorities have decided to support Ukraine's membership in NATO, following the example of Poland and the Baltic States to increase pressure on Russia, local media reports. France has changed its position and now supports Ukraine's membership in the North Atlantic Alliance. Paris believes that this can affect Russia and at the same time persuade Kiev to negotiate with the Russian Federation "When time comes. " About it writes the French edition of Le Monde.

At a recent meeting of the Defense Council in the Elysee court in France, on June 12, the possibility of Ukraine's accession to NATO "as an independent security guarantee" was considered. "It could keep Russia from the continuation of the war or, in the event of a conflict, to prevent any further aggression,"-explains the publication of the logic of French high-ranking officials.

In addition, Paris believes that a hint of Ukraine's membership in NATO can simultaneously persuade Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky to negotiate with Russia when he decides that he has come appropriate time. Changing the position of France, which Le Monde calls "overture" means that France approached the position, which is being defended primarily by Poland and the Baltic countries, which are supporters of Ukraine's accession to NATO.

"France's position is now closer to Poland's position than Germany,"-confirms a foreign diplomat on anonymity in conversation with Le Monde Recall that French President Emmanuel Macron said that the SAMP-T system has already been opened in Ukraine, which early February 2023. Thanks to this system, Ukraine will be able to knock down a large number of air goals.