Macron's threats of Nato troops in Ukraine could become a reality if Putin's forces push west

Ex-intelligence officer Philip Ingram reacts to President Macron's threats of Nato troops on the ground in Ukraine.

[davidk]

Macron gets it. You do not tell your enemies what you are not prepared to do.

[uetvrde]

French national troops in Ukraine, operating under French national command, would NOT be NATO forces operating under integrated NATO command. France can do as it pleases in Ukraine, provided Ukraine agrees of course, and do so independently from NATO.

[bob___]

Macron is right. What's notable is that he's saying it, and that may be because of the luxury of concentrated power enjoyed by a French president. The key is that Russia is not in a position to act against Nato countries, but Russian gamesmanship has Nato countries cowed. As long as Russia is blocked in its efforts to take over Ukraine, the only thing that would lead Russia to attack a Nato country would be a direct attack by a Nato country against internationally recognized Russian territory. In fact, it's difficult to see Russia attacking a Nato country if Nato-supplied conventional weapons were used by Ukraine to attack facilities in Russia that directly support operations in Ukraine. The fear of Russian aggression is so deeply ingrained that it compromises European security, and Macron is right to be pushing back against that fear.

[ism]

There is only one way to deal with bullies.

[doubleplusgoodthinker]

I am not a fan of Macron but I think as he has said this, he means it.

[Corbots]

French troops are French troops. It does not have to have anything to do with Nato

[krastsjanis]

There is no reason that Ukraine has to face russia alone in this war.

[JayDeeChannel]

Troops from ‘France’ are fine. Call putins bluff at every stage. Germany is a disgrace.

[andymartinez]

Why is it a "THREAT " it sounds more like a "STATEMENT" or a "COMMENT" or a "POSSIBILITY"

[Tyler-wlkq]

I love Macron muddy the waters, keeps Putin guessing which is a strategic move, French troops have nothing to lose to shore up Ukrainian back sides, if Ukraine falls Europe will be next he gets it

[williewonka]

Threats are a display of weakness. Send them in, Macron.

[davidmanning]

I'd like to think any West European troops along the Belarus border would have the benefit of continuous and conspicuous air support at all times. I couldn't see Belarus or ruzzia picking a fight under those conditions

[chillijoe]

i find it amazing that anyone would care what macron thinks...!

[physedi]

Why Poo-tin is so afraid of Macron? According to Poo-tin's own words they are fighting NATO more than two years.

[gabriellerose]

Surely GB and France recognise what appeasement looks like? Poland understands

[DavidMcMinoway]

Thank you so much for this wonderful interview and great insight

[ronvanderplight]

Good on macro! The only leader that's speaking out, maybe the other, ,weakies, will get on board!

[AndrewHart-xnyk]

NATO troops should be there now
Putin must be stopped

[seanthefatone]

Why is he calling him president Trump?

[davidobrian]

its what should have been said 2 years ago maybe we would not be where we are now