Faced with Russian aggressiveness, Paris takes the lead in the camp of firmness in Europe. France intends to unite Europeans to do more in Ukraine and thus send the message to Russia that we will have to reckon with us.

The tree of media agitation should not hide the forest of geopolitical issues in such a crucial and uncertain moment. “It is obviously not a question of sending combat troops or of fighting against Russia”, says Eugénie Bastié. ‘Our desire to do differently must be affirmed “by necessity’ in the face of the danger posed by Russia. not only on Ukraine, but on stability and security…’