Macron Justifies the Presence of Military Instructors in Ukraine and Denies an Increase in Tensions with Russia

The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has defended sending military instructors and fighter aircraft to Ukraine, stating that it does not amount to a war escalation with Russia. Macron indicated that French soldiers would not participate in combat, but would train the Ukrainians to speed up their preparation amid a full Russian offensive. The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, expressed his gratitude for the help during his visit to France, highlighting that he would be part of a European coalition to train and equip Ukrainian troops. The announcement coincides with the 80th anniversary of D-Day, where both Macron and Joe Biden stressed the importance of defending democracy, comparing the current situation with the fight against Nazi Germany in 1944.

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