Macron's troop advance: According to EU insiders, Western special forces have long been in Ukraine. As of: March 1, 2024, 5:23 a.m By: Michael Kister CommentsPressSplit Emmanuel Macron does not rule out sending ground troops to Ukraine.

But some units from the West are said to have been active there for a long time. France's foreign minister tried to be less ambiguous about sending troops to fight against Russia. Instead he was concerned with defending against cyber attacks, joint weapons production and clearing mines.