14.03.2025 00:41
French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu stated in his remarks regarding the Russia-Ukraine war that Russia has chosen them as an adversary. Lecornu said, "Russia has chosen us as an adversary; we are gradually moving towards a logic of conflict."
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French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu stated, "Russia has chosen us as an adversary," noting that they are neither fully at war nor completely at peace.
Lecornu made evaluations regarding the Russia-Ukraine war during his appearance on France 2 channel. He emphasized that security guarantees for the Kiev government depend on Ukraine not being disarmed, stating that this is a "red line" for them.
"WE WANT PERMANENT PEACE"
Lecornu expressed that "one should not confuse a ceasefire or a bad peace agreement with a poor tactical pause that would allow Russia to rebuild its (military) capacity," stating that they want a permanent peace.
Lecornu mentioned, "Russia is reinventing a form of warfare. This means that we are not at war, but we are no longer completely at peace either," highlighting that they are facing threats that are sometimes invisible, such as energy wars and cyberattacks.
"RUSSIA HAS CHOSEN US AS AN ADVERSARY"
Lecornu stated that defeat is now possible without being occupied, saying, "Russia has chosen us as an adversary, and we are slowly moving towards a logic of conflict."
Lecornu noted that there is no clear information regarding the potential withdrawal of U.S. troops in Europe, emphasizing that airspace must be protected both in wartime and peacetime.
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