Emmanuel Macron’s comments created “regrettable confusion”, believes Dominique de Villepin. For the former Minister of Foreign Affairs, sending troops would constitute a “change in the nature of European commitment” “We are losing the global diplomatic battle, the battle for influence and credibility,” he said.
“The objective was to send a message of firmness to Vladimir Putin, in a difficult time since the failure of the Ukrainian offensive introduced a feeling of doubt and a strength among the Russians”