Editorial: Le Monde

• Prime Minister Gabriel Attal defended the security agreement between Paris and Kiev.
• President Macron tried to explain to the French the implications of the Russian war in Ukraine for Europe.
• Macron described that a Russian victory would trigger a significant change in Europe and impact France's security.
• Macron admitted having clashed with his allies after suggesting the possible intervention of western troops in Ukraine.
• The French president tries to maintain a stance of non-aggression towards Russia and its people.
• Macron seeks to prepare France for increased long-term support to Ukraine, but does not want to cause alarm.
• Macron supports the Estonian proposal for a European loan to finance military aid to Ukraine.

Conclusion: Macron is faced with the task of mobilizing and educating the French and their European allies about the implications of a Russian victory in Ukraine, without alarm or shock. The funding of aid to Ukraine through a European loan also emerges as a feasible solution.

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