"Debating the Deployment: The West's Dilemma in Ukraine"
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French President Macron's suggestion of deploying Western troops to Ukraine as a response to Russia's invasion has been met with resistance from other European leaders and the US. The EU is struggling to increase military support for Ukraine and facing the limits of its own power and military capabilities. Macron's posturing reflects the EU's challenges in achieving autonomy in military production and providing substantial support to Ukraine, highlighting the bloc's dependence on NATO and the US for security.
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