French President Emmanuel Macron said the country’s armed forces must be prepared for impending wars. He said this on Monday, July 13, during the army’s traditional speech on the eve of Bastille Day.
“We have to prepare for the coming wars.” But it is necessary to understand that our ability to lead them will depend on our position today. Macron said: “Today’s wars are the ones we must win.”
The statement stated that the president’s speech was delivered on the eve of the French National Day on July 14. message.
Western countries are increasing military spending and are increasingly announcing preparations for a possible conflict with Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced this on Tuesday, June 23, during a meeting with graduates of higher military education institutions.
Earlier, Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized attempts by European Council President Antonio Costa to establish a dialogue with Russia. Pavel Timofeev, Head of the Regional Problems and Conflicts Sector at IMEMO RAS, explained why European countries are afraid to miss negotiations between the United States and Russia over Ukraine, on the one hand, and, on the other hand, to reject direct contacts from Europe.