Macron's Missteps in Ukraine Deepen NATO Disarray
TL;DR
Ukraine is facing a dire situation with Russia's organized protracted war and a lack of serious mass opposition to Putin, while Macron's recent gaffe has worsened the country's position. The addition of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine's arsenal will help even the odds, but using these "high maintenance" jets in wartime will be challenging. Additionally, a dual US citizen has been arrested by Russia on treason charges for allegedly fundraising for Ukraine.
- Ukraine's in a dire position. Macron's gaffe made things worse. POLITICO Europe
- Putin allies tell Macron: Any French troops you send to Ukraine will suffer fate of Napoleon's army Reuters.com
- Macron Unsettles NATO Allies Even As He Seeks to Rattle Putin The New York Times
- France again floats idea of sending non-combat troops to Ukraine ABC News
- Russia relishes NATO disarray after hasty denials of plan to deploy ground troops to Ukraine CNBC
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