"French Army's Readiness for Tough Engagements and Macron's Stance on Ukraine"

French ground army chief of staff General Pierre Schill stated that the French army is prepared for the toughest engagements and ready to respond to any threat, amid President Macron's consideration of dispatching ground troops to help Ukraine fight Russia. The army is ready to deter any attack on France and can engage a division of 20,000 troops in a coalition within 30 days. Macron's stance towards Putin has hardened, describing him as a threat to European security, and France has blamed Russia for cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns. However, concerns have been raised about a lack of equipment and ammunition for a sustained confrontation with a strong enemy.