Macron reiterates his intentions to send French troops to Ukraine | 11 May 2024 | French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed that he does not exclude the possibility of sending the French military to Ukraine if this is necessary to protect the country's national interests and security. He stated this in an interview published in the Saturday edition of the Le Figaro newspaper. Macron stressed that France is a peaceful country, and he hopes that it will not have to engage in hostilities... The French President also expressed his readiness to use military measures if the actions of other countries threaten French interests or security. "We have to say to our rivals: 'If you go too far, if you threaten our interests, our security, then I won't rule out sending in the military.'"