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How Macron Became the Ultimate Ukraine Hawk
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Last month, Macron caused quite a stir when he suggested deploying Western troops against Russia. But, this seems to be quite a shift in how Macron sees the war in Ukraine, so in this video, we take a look at Macron’s Ukraine strategy, how it’s changed over time, and what explains this shift.
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1 – https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3253463/strategic-ambiguity-macrons-ukraine-troop-talk-shakes-nato-allies
2 – https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/frances-macron-urges-allies-not-be-coward-ukraine-2024-03-05/
3 – https://www.politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-behind-the-scenes-foreign-policy-method/
4 – https://www.france24.com/en/20190827-france-macron-ambassadors-speech-new-economic-order-diplomacy-foreign-policy
5 – https://www.politico.eu/article/macron-putin-ukraine-invasion-mistake/
6 – https://www.politico.eu/article/kyiv-blasts-emmanuel-macron-security-guarantees-for-moscow-russia-ukraine/
7 – https://www.theguardian.com/world/2003/feb/19/iraq.france
8 – https://www.anews.com.tr/world/2024/03/14/russia-accuses-france-of-trying-to-reinforce-its-presence-in-armenia-to-spy-on-nearby-states
9 – https://www.politico.eu/article/we-know-were-not-alone-facing-putins-threats-moldova-turns-to-france/
10 – https://www.ifw-kiel.de/topics/war-against-ukraine/ukraine-support-tracker/
00:00 – Introduction
01:02 – Macron’s Russia Policy Pre-Ukraine
02:43 – Macron’s Original Ukraine Policy
03:27 – Macron’s New Ukraine Policy
06:18 – Why the Shift?
07:44 – Sponsored Content
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@Peter-xz5dl
March 16, 2024 at 7:11 am
I think France is pissed over it's losses in Africa, so it is going after Russia's other interests. Question is how they can maintain it. Good strategy in central Europe, as after Ukraine, odds are Russia will have to deal with central Asia and ignore any ideas of pushing into other parts of Europe (even if that was possibel, which it probably isnt).
@nathantaylor5003
March 16, 2024 at 7:11 am
Russians have ruined their relationship with France.
@user-ym2js4nk2e
March 16, 2024 at 7:11 am
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@Oliver-cv6pv
March 16, 2024 at 7:11 am
It’s amazing how this man changed for the good.
Bravo Macron 🇺🇦🇫🇷💪
@hpvspeedmachine4183
March 16, 2024 at 7:11 am
Georgina Findlay TOP!
@mrswavee2470
March 16, 2024 at 7:11 am
You cannot talk peace in without the position of strength.
@chris23tg
March 16, 2024 at 7:11 am
Finally….
France supplied the lowest per gdp to Ukraine 🇺🇦
Perhaps Europe needed this shake up after American 🇺🇸 turning their back on us
@SD-vp5vo
March 16, 2024 at 7:11 am
what? he's providing zero to non aid, just talking nonsense
@Svirid-pv7nv
March 16, 2024 at 7:11 am
You can't see the forest because of the trees. Everything will end very quickly and out of control. Russia's nuclear weapons are the main resource that it has not yet used. Russia is large and there are places to escape radiation, but Europe is 4 times smaller and there will be few survivors there.
@nolwenn8741
March 16, 2024 at 7:11 am
Very interesting analysis. Much less "passionate" than the French media on the matter.
@jurgisvalancauskas4006
March 16, 2024 at 7:11 am
Russia is kicking France out of Africa. Macron doesn't like that.
@zlizmaj
March 16, 2024 at 7:11 am
what happened with jingim khan? what happened with napoleon?
what happened with hitler?
do yo ever learn?
dont poke the bear…
@edwinpoopy
March 16, 2024 at 7:11 am
french people are too soft and wont sacrifice their cushy lives. this is a fact
@Ukraine-is-Corrupt
March 16, 2024 at 7:11 am
I think Macron needs to be tested for chemical or biological poisoning of some kind. Seriously, he's gone mad. He's now making statements about the forceful seizure of Crimea from Russia. There is no other explanation; perhaps an STD ? …. Maybe Syphilis ? ….. How else can his public statements be explained, without a medical condition ? …. Maybe he isn't aware of the fact that Ukraine has been attempting to take Crimea for the last two years. Should someone tell him ? …. Maybe his STD clinic doctor ? ….. Maybe he contracted something from his wife ?
@liberty-matrix
March 16, 2024 at 7:11 am
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March 16, 2024 at 7:11 am
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@SubtleForces
March 16, 2024 at 7:11 am
He will u-turn again. In fact, I believe he only u-turned in order to u-turn again and this is well supported by the fact that he is not actually providing any support, hence remaining a favorite with Russia. Remember that they are incapable of not using double talk and he is trying to demonstrate the same ability to them.
@form7678
March 16, 2024 at 7:11 am
most of these leaders in Europe have been blackmailed into supporting these crazyy wars , anybody who supports war doesnt make sense
@BSnicks
March 16, 2024 at 7:11 am
Macron sounds like he's been possessed by Selensky. LOL But nothing new there. The guy got his votes because of the CJA. So he must return some favors!
@frenchguitarguy1091
March 16, 2024 at 7:11 am
The n at the end of macron is too strong, it's better to leave the N out altogether than over pronounce. Not to sound snarky but his name is not macaroon, and there are enough clips online to get a good idea for pronouncing it correct. It would be like inserting a y sound to rishi- any Brit would point out rishy sunaak would be wrong, though doubtless they probably be entertained.
Again sorry if this comes off as snarky
@cheekyjay7800
March 16, 2024 at 7:11 am
He dreamed himself as Napolean lol
@KestrelTown
March 16, 2024 at 7:11 am
Macron is right, if Russia wins this war, Europe will be less safe.