FT: Macron says sending western troops to Ukraine cannot be ruled out

French President Emmanuel Macron announced a shift in policy, expressing openness to emergency artillery supplies for Ukraine from outside the EU and suggesting the possibility of sending western troops to aid Ukraine against Russian aggression. Macron emphasised the need for a coalition to provide long-range missiles and bombs, acknowledging concerns about Russia's broader threat. This U-turn follows increased urgency for Western support amid a surge in Russian attacks. Macron's remarks came after a meeting with European leaders, highlighting a collective commitment to thwart Russia's advances in Ukraine and safeguard European security.

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By Leila Abboud in Paris and Henry Foy in Brussels

French president also drops opposition to purchasing artillery supplies for Kyiv from outside the EU

Emmanuel Macron, president of France, said sending western troops to fight in Ukraine "could not be ruled out" and that Paris would drop its long-standing opposition to purchasing emergency artillery supplies for Ukraine from outside the EU.

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