"Macron Considers Sending Troops to Ukraine, Seeks European Support"
French President Emmanuel Macron convened a meeting of European leaders to discuss ramping up the European response to Russian military advances in Ukraine, refusing to rule out the possibility of sending ground troops. Macron emphasized the need for a collective European defense pillar independent of America and outlined five key action areas, including cyber defense and joint production of military weapons in Ukraine. He stressed the urgency of providing military support to Ukraine and increasing ammunition supplies, acknowledging Europe's failure to meet previous promises. Macron also supported the Estonian proposal for the EU to issue defense bonds and emphasized the importance of ensuring Ukraine's ability to negotiate peace and regain full territorial sovereignty.
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