Putin allies warn Macron over Ukraine troop discussion, cite Napoleon’s fate

Russia issued a stark historical warning to French President Macron, cautioning against any deployment of troops to Ukraine by evoking the dire fate of Napoleon Bonaparte’s Grande Armee in the ill-fated 1812 invasion of Russia

Allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stark warning to French President Emmanuel Macron, cautioning against sending troops to Ukraine by evoking the fate of Napoleon Bonaparte’s ill-fated Grande Armee in 1812.

Macron had hinted at the possibility of European nations deploying troops to Ukraine, although he noted that there was no current consensus on the matter.

His remarks prompted other Western nations, such as the U.S. and Britain, to clarify that they had no plans for troop deployment. The Kremlin also warned of inevitable conflict with NATO if European NATO members entered the fray.

Vyacheslav Volodin, the chairman of Russia’s State Duma and a close ally of Putin, drew a historical parallel, likening Macron’s stance to Napoleon’s ill-fated invasion of Russia.

Napoleon’s campaign initially saw successes, including the capture of Moscow. However, Russian tactics led to the Grande Armee’s harrowing retreat, with many soldiers perishing due to disease, hunger, and the bitter cold.

While Macron’s stance found support in some quarters outside Russia, particularly in Eastern Europe, former President Dmitry Medvedev, now deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, criticized Macron’s comments as reflecting misguided Western political thinking.

Source: Newsroom

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