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France Authorizes Ukraine to Strike Russia with SCALP-EG Missiles, Hints at NATO Invitation

Nov 23, 2024, 02:12 PM

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has declared that there are 'no red lines' in France's support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. In an interview with the BBC, Barrot emphasized that Ukraine could fire French long-range missiles into Russian territory 'in the logic of self-defense.' He also hinted at the possibility of inviting Ukraine to join NATO and called for increased Western defense spending to counter Russian aggression. Barrot's comments come as France has authorized Ukraine to use SCALP-EG missiles to strike deep into Russian territory, marking a significant escalation in support for Ukraine. Furthermore, Barrot did not rule out the possibility of deploying French troops in combat or any other options to support Ukraine.