Editorial: Le Monde

• Putin's rhetoric and actions are designed to intimidate the international community and retain control over situations in Ukraine.
• Macron insists that France is not at war with Russia but will persist in supporting Ukraine in a measured and calculated way.
• France has announced several measures of support for Ukraine, including supply of Mirage aircrafts, military training, and a support fund of 200 million euros.
• Although France’s assistance is less than that of the US and Germany, Macron is positioning himself as a European leader in commitment to Ukraine.

Conclusion: Macron’s strategy seeks to maintain a delicate balance: supporting Ukraine and keeping pressure on Russia without sparking a broader escalation of the conflict. Despite Russian threats, he defends Ukraine's international right to self-defense.

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