Why Macron is alone for not ruling out Western troops going to Ukraine | DW Analysis 

Scholz must've shat his pants when he heard this lol.

“Blink and you miss it,” “Well Done” 8:45.

Macron has grown a spine. When facts change, opinions change. I do not think Olaf Scholz has realised it yet.

He didn’t say that he wanted to send troops he just said there’s nothing is off the table and that’s just talking the same language as Putin does so finally Macron is showing a spine,💪 and what the other leaders are saying are simply statically unwise….

If he sends troops he will actually send the French Foreign Legion which is technically a mercenary army with a multinational force.

Russia doesn't rule out military engagement with Europe. Why should Europe rule out military engagement with Russia? Weakness doesn't assuage expansionist dictators

Macron is talking a bold stand. He does not in my opinion want what happened to France in WWII happen to Ukraine. How soon people forget. I would think more people in Europe would support him.

Nixon said he learned two things from Eisenhower as a Vice President. Never tell your adversaries what you're about to do - but more importantly never tell them what you never will do.

Macron has grown a spine even to talk about it, while those countries that shy away it is all about being fearful. Fear is what makes many leaders hesitate and become sluggish or tow their tails between their legs. Wishy washy dealings and promises that don't have any meaning it should be shameful coming from leaders who have the possibility doing it and are passive to make it happen.

I remember the German saying it was out of question to send any kind of weapons, then out of question to send tanks, then out of question to send Taurus and finally out of question to send troops. The equation is very simple: Putin won't stop unless he is stopped. There are two ways he can be stopped: from inside with the collapse of his regime, from outside with a victory of Ukraine. If Ukraine loses, it will be a nightmare for Europe...

I think France and Poland needs to talk...

There is a very simple explanation why Macron explicitly talked about sending troops to Ukraine as an option - to bring the idea into the debate. Now this idea is out there and will come up again and again the more the Russian troops advance. And in two or three months, there might be enough supporters to build a "coalition of the willing".

Macron is the only president that understands how to deal with bullies. The Chancellor is so dim that I almost didnt hear him speaking

Wars are simple and much easier to start but spiral out of control easily and very hard to end.

To be fair, Scholz does not have a very good memory as we know. As with Macrons words.... an option is not a declaration of intend. Furthermore is an option a flexibility worth having, especially in terms of political and miliary deterrence.

He only said sending troops is not outlawed. Sending troops won't happen without extensive consultation or without a significant russian provocation way above of what is currently happening. In any case, planning for the unexpected only makes bigger sense in 2024, those prepared never regret it. Maybe special president Putin starts a new special operation, maybe not, depends on what his aftermath looks like in Ukraine.

It's not about action, it's about not SHOWING weakness! Otherwise, Europe has to declare we will support Ukraine until they lose...

The background image reads "Waiting for Weapons, Waiting for Peace". It that a joke?

Let us not be naive, there are already troops of several/many NATO countries fighting under the guise of mercenaries in Ukraine.

Finally a western leader that stands tall. Puttin Putin off balance. Finally. Keep it up Macron! 💪🇫🇷

Macron said 2 very important things. 1. Europe's defense shouldn't depend on the outcome of an American election 2. If Europe waits for the results of the American election in November, Ukraine will have already lost the war. Given the time it takes to ramp up, and how late it is in the game already, with Ukraine having already lost too many boots on the ground, waiting any longer for anything is dangerous. Perhaps Sholtz wants to wait until Berlin is bombed twice a week by hundreds of Russian missiles? By then Poland will be out of the fight and once again the US will have to save Europe from its own plodding, bureaucratic, self-serving, cowardly avoidance of its own defense. Jeeze guys. Do you even read history on that side of the pond? Thunderously inept response to Russia so far. How many millions will die this time because Europe refuses to maintain a deterrent comprised of weapons AT SCALE??? Here's a start. Commit to producing 5 million rounds of 155mm arty in 2024 and make damned sure you do it. Pretend Elon Musk is in charge of production. Get your butts on an emergency basis, because Russia, China, NK, Iran are fighting WW-III, even if Europe is still wringing its hands. SMH

Benjamin should go to the frontline.

Titles wrongs, he's not the only one, Poland and others have been quoted the same, poor journalism at DW.

The recent DW News have some massive technical issues. Interviews being cut off, sound bites interrupting mid sentence. What is going on?

Macron has balls of steel. Next question.

its hilarious that the german to english interpreter has an indian accent

France is farther from Russia than many other NATO countries. That is why he seems tough.

If a NATO country is attacked, no one can rule out ground troops fighting Russia in Ukraine.

What do you call French troops when they are in Ukraine? French Toast.

Why does Olaf Schulz have an Indian accent?

When you hear someone use the phrase "the free world", you know who is paying them..

"blinken ya missed it" Buy that man a beer!!! Spoken like a true tabloid writer🤣🍻

European leaders reacted with remarkable speed to contradict Macron’s words. Obviously they are quicker to bend their back and try to appease the Russian dictator than to denounce his abuses and commit to defending the borders of Europe.

Macron for Nobel prize for starting ww3.

"Blinken you missed it!" 😂 Impromptu genius

Isn't that was Russia did, sent troops in on the request of Ukraine to help fight the other Ukraine. Might have people call him a hypocrite.

Unexpected from Macron, I appreciate his strong position.

General Macaroni leads the fight😅

Because Russia is doing something in the French sphere of influence within Africa, and Macron isn't a fan of that. France, by far, is the only EU nation that still has a grip on economies of other countries outside of European Union. Namely through CFA Frank and, as you can guess it, those are African countries that used to be French colonies.

Why would Russia attack french?

The only western politician with a pair.

Macron is welcome to go to Ukraine personally and join the fight. He is NOT welcome to drag France and the rest of EU/Nato into a war however.

Berlin: afraid of their own shadow Paris: leadership in Europe

I think what he means is other countries should send in troops while the french slurp on their wine and gorge on foie gras.

shameful warmongering

Nuts just Nuts, all this guys are bringing us to a global war, without even asking us😢

The second biggest financial contributor to Ukraine doesn’t want Ukraine to win? Who are these analyst? How can you let him say that with no push back?

Ukraine is finish. Something else is delusional

Really nice to have such a great straight talker. It seems Germany is so reticent to get involved in a war after WW2. But a true response should be to help those in need when clearly another is unjustly under attack.

Isn't it funny how the French always escalate wars but then they are the first ones to back out when it actually happens

Putin made him look like a clown at the start of the war with the hockey comment. Now he has a lot of domestic problems he could sort out by sending some farmers to the meat grinder.

Germany this and Germany that .... Where are the promised Abrams tanks and F-16's?

The little Napoleon has lost the cheap resources of Sahel and reacts childishly 😎

Ww3 coming up, do you all think it is worth risking this?

the US dragged Europe into this war weakening both sides simultaneously, we should seek peace with Russia and rebuild our economic and energy ties

The best what Scholz ever said, go on Scholz, no war involvment ! Proud of you!

Respect for the French leader he’s a sober leader who clearly understands what at stake in Ukraine…

No Action Talk Only, NATO. It’s a paper dog, not even paper tiger. South Korea can defeat all NATO.

독일이 지정학적 위치가 좋지 않아 곤란할 정도면 한국은 어쩌라고? 한국보다는 독일이 훨씬 더 편하고 행복한 위치일텐데 ?

Excellent journalism. Thanks DW.👌🏽

Because Macron is a fool.

Do NOT reupload this video. ''Blink and you missed it'' joke was too good.

The UN Charter chapter 7 article 41 states that economic sanctions & severing of diplomatic ties should be employed to avoid world wars. Removed Russia & China from UN membership for all of those violations in the rule of law then apply a more effective military intervention. If not then, we should scrap international law just to accomodate Russia & China's expansionist goals.

He is not alone. The Baltics, Czech Republic etc.

Only one in Europe who is not afraid

The French Emperor wants to march on Moscow. This has happened before, sad

i think waiting for weapons doesnt mean waiting for peace

One thing i don't get in Pootins rhetoric is he is allowed to send troops to Ukraine, but the West isn't. Firstly, he stated a while back he was happy for the West to meet him on the battlefield. Why? Secondly, IF sending your troops to your neighbours doorstep is an act of war, then Pootin did this already by sending his troops to Ukraine. If Russia is under attack, then so are the Wests countries that border Russia.

great material

Thank you Emanuel ❤

The guest seems to dismiss russian capability of being able to destroy germany by launching missles from russian territory.

Good rounded analysis

It's most unlike the EU to be dithering....can't understand why the Brits left...

It's not for Olaf to command European troops, France and other European countries can send troops wherever they want. Better to fight Russia in Ukraine than Poland or the Baltics. Russia cannot win the war no matter what.

VIVA LA FRACE!!! Deploy! There may be no difference between fear of escalation and losing.

If NATO does not want or cant fight the Russians in Ukraine it certainly wont fight the Russians once they have attacked the NATO countries such as Baltic countries. Defeat for Ukraine may happen quicker than thought as troops would lose courage without enough ammo.

germany always does its best to be on the wrong side of history

Excellent interviews and analysis by DW News! 👍 Please consider conducting a more detailed interview with Mike Martin as his expertise is particularly relevant to the military analysis more so than the politics.

Kudos to Mr Shultz for his firm hold position!

sending troops would be the smartest idea imo. am i wrong?

Cruise missiles > 🇺🇦 Germans can teach them how to operate so that German troops aren’t technically in the war. Ukraine are only allowed to strike targets on Ukrainian soil -inc Crimea & Donbass etc … Is it that hard ????

Politicians are very quick to put troops in harms way to make themselves look good. I suggest he leads from the front.

Very concise and clear

Seems Germany hasn't learnt much from its past

This headline is misleading. Canada, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and the Netherlands have all publicly indicated their willingness to send troops to Ukraine.

Smart move - leave everything on the table , no limits.

it is very disappointing Germany's attitude holding back help for Ukraine, Germany! this is very shameful

I'm not ruling out winning the lottery this week.

Maybe Macron has the stones that Scholtz , who's been encouraging more EU support, doesn't have?

Waiting for weapons Waiting for peace 😆😆

Macron should be sent to the frontlines.

Ben is spot on, very intelligent man

Please build the table of negotiation and come together to sit and talk as it is still possible to do so!

I feel like we are putting too much pressure on Germany. Why not the other EU countries. Why the focus on Germany?

From what I remember, President Macron has visited Russia several times to discuss various topics with President Putin, such as peace, the climate and the economy. I want to encourage President Macron to continue on the right path, which is to end global wars. In recent years, the Chinese, French, and Indians have impressed me with their efforts to achieve peace. We must not forget this is not a Napoleon war with swords and horses, This is my opinion.

Why is the "unfree" world doing so much better than the "free" world?

He was the first to say that Putin can be reasoned with and everyone should chill. Not a credible guy in my eyes.

Napoleon is looking from wherever he is upon a decision for a rematch with Russia

I liked Mr. Benjamin Tallis who clearly offered his opinions, comprehensible even to me (I am around IQ-80). For President Macron who "does not rule out any options", I would say that he is by far the only leader of any major power who clearly sees the menace, actual and potential, and has the courage to speak out.

What combat ready ground troops does Europe have? France has a few, and England as well. Germany is a non-factor with a significant degree of its small land army not being combat ready. That leaves you Poland, and that is not enough. Sweden with its 35k army is a nice addition, but that scant force is strictly built for homeland defence. It doesn't fix the situation. There is problem here. It's a European problem, and Europe needs to be addressed.