According to Le Monde, the official stance of France has undergone a significant change as it now supports Ukraine's accession to NATO. The decision, which emerged following a meeting of the French National Security and Defense Council at the Élysée Palace on June 12, aims to exert influence on the ongoing conflict and encourage Moscow and Kyiv to engage in peace negotiations.
Le Monde's sources suggest that France's revised approach could serve as a persuasive factor for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to enter into talks, contingent upon the outcome of the ongoing counter-offensive. France expresses confidence in Ukraine's capability to regain occupied territories, thereby pressuring Russia and creating conditions for peaceful discussions. However, the complexity of the conflict and the extent of support from Western allies pose challenges for sustaining assistance to Ukrainian resistance.
The evolving French position views Ukraine's NATO membership as an autonomous security guarantee, capable of dissuading Russia from pursuing further aggression or initiating new hostilities.
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