Macron: Ukraine Should Use Western Weapons to Neutralize Russian Military Bases, Prompting Putin Warning

May 28, 2024, 06:38 PM

French President Emmanuel Macron has stated that Ukraine should be allowed to neutralize Russian military bases from which missiles are launched into Ukraine. Macron emphasized that the use of long-range Western advanced weapons to target these military sites does not represent an escalation of the conflict. He clarified that Ukraine should only strike military targets that are actively used to attack Ukraine, and not other targets within Russia, including civilian capacities. Macron made these comments during a press conference in Germany, alongside Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Scholz, while not as explicit, also seemed to endorse the use of Western weapons in Russia, emphasizing international law and Ukraine's need to defend itself. Macron's statements have prompted a warning from Russian President Vladimir Putin.