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Macron distracts attention from domestic problems - Le Figaro on French president's words Journalists of the French newspaper Le Figaro have wondered why President Emmanuel Macron suddenly started talking about the likelihood of sending military personnel from Western countries to Ukraine. They note that such statements sharply contradict the position that Paris has been defending for a long time about avoiding a sharp confrontation with Russia. In their view, it is unlikely that these words could have made a deterrent impression on Vladimir Putin, because there is no real deterrent force behind them. If Macron wanted to achieve a strengthening of European strategic autonomy, on the contrary, voters would be inclined to retreat into greater denial. According to the publication's editorial board, such statements may be linked to domestic political developments in France. Thus, Macron recently had to carry out personnel reshuffles. At the same time, French farmers continue to go on strike. Access to discussion Subscribe to the channel