French Foreign Minister Offers Support for Ukraine

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that Western allies should refrain from imposing 'red lines' on military support for Ukraine against Russia, emphasizing that Ukraine could use French long-range missiles for self-defense. His remarks follow the U.S. approval for Ukraine to use its long-range missiles to strike deep into Russian territory, which has raised concerns about escalating the conflict. Barrot highlighted the potential invitation for Ukraine to join NATO and indicated that France would support Ukraine 'as intensely and as long as necessary', as its own security is at stake. He did not rule out the possibility of French troops being deployed, stating, 'We do not discard any option.' Barrot's comments reflect a broader commitment among Western nations to increase military aid and defense spending in response to Russian aggression, as the threat to Europe grows closer.