Posted on 02/27/2024 9:08:22 AM PST by SJackson
A conflict between Russia and NATO would be inevitable if Western troops go to Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman said today.
The Kremlin's comments come after French President Emmanuel Macron did not rule out putting boots on the ground in Ukraine as Kyiv struggles to fend off Russia's full-scale invasion.
While Macron noted that there was no consensus about troops at this stage, Ukraine has not asked allies for soldiers to fight its cause and other Western governments even scrambled Tuesday to insist troops were not set to be deployed, the mere suggestion sparked a furious response from Moscow.
“In this case, we need to talk not about the likelihood, but about the inevitability [of a conflict]. That’s how we evaluate it,” said Dmitry Peskov, Putin's press secretary.
“These countries must also evaluate and be aware of this, asking themselves whether this corresponds to their interests, as well as the interests of the citizens of their countries,” Peskov added.
Macron’s comments came at the tail end of a summit in Paris, where EU leaders gathered Monday to discuss ongoing support for Kyiv. Macron said defeating Russia is “indispensable” to Europe’s security and stability, and that EU leaders discussed the topic of Western troops in a "very free and direct" manner during the summit.
A domestic backlash quickly grew Tuesday against Macron's comments, and was followed by Western allies pushing back against the floated move to put soldiers into Ukraine.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said leaders in Paris agreed that “everyone must do more for Ukraine,” but that “one thing is clear: There will be no ground troops from European states or NATO.”
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That’s right. Sadly.
I participated in the one in SE Asia.
That might be exactly what Biden wants. Later he could claim that somebody misunderstood him and try to blame it on Trump.
I remember that.
Wesley Clark wanted his counterpart, a British general, to attack the Russian base at Pristina.
The British general told Weasley Clark, “Sir, I am not going to start World War III for YOU.”
Yup.
A British general named of all things Sir Michael Jackson.
“America momentarily occupies, try its best to eliminate the bad apples there and the terror cells, then leave the county alone.”
— No, you mean it opens the door for “bad apples” and “terror cells” as in Iraq, Syria and Libya. The ISIS onslaught in Iraq and the Levant which eliminated tens of thousands of Christians and destroyed their historical culture, is down to us.
The exact opposite of your fantasy. —
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Well as I said, America tries its best to diminish the bad apples and terror cells.
We’ve got Ben Laden, Saddam, Omar, an Iranian general who killed American troops, and dozens more. Justice was served. We also eliminated Isis!
Not so bad.
But know this... :
Getting rid of Al Capone did not end the mafia. Right?
Every terrorist we kill, will be replaced...
Every gang-leader or drug-boss we eliminate will be replaced...
So what’s the point in doing anything then you’ll say...
Well... if we do nothing, not even TRYING to eliminate Americas enemies and criminals... then WE will be replaced!
That is not an option.
Has anyone other than me noticed that it’s always the FROGS, KRAUTS, and DEMOCRATS that want a global war, starting in Central Europe and spreading to the rest of the world?
I would prefer to sit this one out.
I noticed.
But some others would prefer to mock and insult instead of pay attention.
That's a weird thing to say. Also, the French M51 submarine launched ballistic missile has a range of up to 10,000 km, capable of turning every city in Russia into glass. I am sure Putin knows that.
[The October Surprise from Biden. Declaration of War]
I sure hope you’re wrong.
I’m also sure that’s a distinct possibility.
yikes
True -— but we’ll see what machinations take place ... hmmmmm
Why?
Exactly
You’re right. We can put nothing past them.
Well Trump said numerous times that he eliminated Isis. Right?
You dont trust what Trump says?
War in October.
Election canceled in November.
That’ll keep the Bad Orange Man from taking back the Oval Office and destroying our democracy!
Biden will put our troops in Moldova.
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