French intervention in Ukraine? Macron names a specific scenario – minister objects to posting. Emmanuel Macron no longer rules out the use of ground troops in Ukraine - and is met with opposition.

French opposition rejects this – as does the military minister. French military minister Sébastien Lecornu doubts that alternative options have already been sufficiently exhausted in the Ukraine war. However, there is also support for Macron's proposal in France for a proportionate response in the face of Russia’s toughening.