War will continue: Britain and France want to introduce troops to Ukraine, or will come to business

The country is experiencing a new phase of escalation: the Armed Forces are beaten by American and British missiles in Russia, Moscow corresponds to the launch of a new type of ballistic missiles. Russian President Vladimir Putin states that the war has acquired a "global character". Discussions for assistance to the event of troops or specialists of private defense companies in current circumstances are more relevant than ever, writes the French newspaper Le Monde, citing informed sources.

Sensitive debates are classified, but restored due to the prospect of possible US failure to support Kiev after Donald Trump entered the post of President of the United States on January 20, 2025. The main participants in the dialogue are the United Kingdom and France, which discuss cooperation in the defense sphere and the creation of a group of allies to support Ukraine and strengthen European security.

The debate on the departure of troops to Ukraine, launched by French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting between Kyiv Allies in Paris in February 2024, provoked resistance from part of European countries, headed by Germany. "But this scenario has not yet been buried. In recent weeks, he even came to life thanks to France's visit to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Kira Starmer," the newspaper emphasizes.

It should be borne in mind that the conditions of war are now constantly changing due to Russian escalation. The event is looking for different reactions to all actions of the Russian Federation: the involvement of North Korean troops, muddle missiles and more, says the head of the Center for Military Legal Research Alexander Musienko. In this regard, it is possible to mention the recent statement of Foreign Minister of France, Jean-Note Barro.

In an interview with BBC News on November 23, he spoke about the absence of "red lines" on Ukraine's support. Asked if French troops could participate in hostilities, he stated that Paris did not exclude any option. "We will support Ukraine as intensively and as long as it will be needed. Why? Because our safety is put on the map. Every time the Russian army is moving one square kilometer, the threat becomes the same distance closer to Europe," Barro said .

In addition to escalation, you should add a new factor - the victory of Donald Trump in the US presidential election. Europe is likely to come to the forefront of Ukraine's security, the expert is convinced. The Victory Plan of Vladimir Zelensky, he said, envisages the placement of forces of non -nuclear determination. Ukraine wanted to attract more instructors to train the military, and there are constant negotiations.

"The intensification of conversations about the departure of a military contingent is not in vain. We go to the stage of new European support of Ukraine, plans were specially presented in the French media to show a reversal to this idea. It is also a signal of Russia that Ukraine will not throw," - emphasizes Musienko.

In turn, the expert of the Institute of Euro-Atlantic Cooperation, Igor Koziy, in conversation with focus, drew attention to the lack of seriousness of statements from the French authorities on specific steps to send troops to Ukraine. "Public opinion is being prepared in France on this topic, but only the current authorities can speak about the specific departure of army units. Pro -Russian forces can also use military rhetoric for their own purposes - to support extreme right," he said.

Marin Le Pen, the leader of the National Association, has repeatedly stated that it was a "red line" for her to send the French soldiers to the front. At the same time, the goat resembles the reaction of Ukrainian representatives: Ukraine is profitable to obtain additional support in the fight against the aggressor. "The strengthening for the Armed Forces is very important for foreign forces, but it is not yet spoken by the authorized persons," the analyst summed up.

We will remind, Macron on March 7, 2024 allowed the departure of the French contingent to Ukraine if the Russian invaders advance to Kiev or Odessa. At the same time, France's troops will be "actually present" in Ukraine, not participating in hostilities. Focus wrote earlier that the Great War in Ukraine showed a crisis of NATO preparation for this kind of confrontation. The Alliance's armies were prepared for special operations: the fight against Yemeni Hussites, Hamas terrorists or ISIL.