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So Euro simps Starmer and Macron met arch grifter Zelenskyy at the Élysée Palace in Paris yesterday and signed a so-called “declaration of intent.” This now opens the door for British, French, and other troops to enter Ukraine IF a ceasefire with Russia holds. Since no such ceasefire exists, this seems cart in front of the horse but still, it’s all about the posturing for this pair of clowns and their puppet.
Starmer has claimed that this is a step toward a legal framework and added that the UK and France would set up military hubs there. The plan came from a summit of the ludicrously entitled “Coalition of the Willing.” What are these “hubs” exactly and what is their purpose? No details, just grandiose statements.
Let’s remember that Starmer has been in office less than 18 months and is dealing with a sluggish economy and wary voters. Pretty sure no one here wants any more foreign wars. I don’t think Ukraine is a priority for most British voters. Sending British troops to Ukraine – even as a backup plan – could easily trap the UK in a long, messy fight. The problem is that Starmer seems keen to look tough on the world stage. But he’s ignoring how brittle any ceasefire might be. Russia still controls big chunks of land. Past deals have collapsed fast. These “hubs” could provoke Russia turning peacekeepers into targets. What happens then? Remember, Ukraine is NOT in NATO so why the hell are we going in?
Little Napoleon Macron doesn’t come off much better. He loves boasting about European independence. But this feels like Gallic showmanship in his final full year in power. France’s army is already busy in Africa and the Pacific. Promising soldiers for Ukraine stretches things really thin. Macron says they won’t be on the front line. That’s hard to believe in a war-torn country where everywhere is the frontline,
The timing of this also feels completely off. President Trump’s team is pushing ceasefire talks but bizarrely the Europeans seem determined to derail them. U.S. officials may have been in Paris, but America isn’t committing any troops to Ukraine. Without strong U.S. support, the truth is that this European plan mean next to nothing
European supporters say that these guarantees will help Kiev accept a deal. They claim that they might stop future Russian moves without full NATO membership. But both leaders are acting like they can police Russia’s backyard. This is plainly insane and doomed to end badly.
British voters picked Starmer to try and fix things at home, not to chase overseas risks. Macron’s ratings have plummeted and he is gone in 2027. This troop pledge looks much more like a photo-op from a pair of failed politicians. It puts symbolism and PR ahead of real results. If the coalition falls apart – and many do –the UK and France will carry the can! The US has the common sense to keep its military out of this quagmire but Starmer and Macron can’t wait to commit theirs!
