French officials also clarified that any potential forces sent would likely support operations such as de-mining rather than direct combat with Russian forces.
π In the word of Teddy Roosevelt, speak loudly and carry a pool noodle.
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It sure is bold talks but not so pool noodly, this have STRONG implications
ballsy
i like the idea and the inspiration for other EU countries but they're not really ready. then again, you're never really ready for war.
You could argue they're a bit in denial, so France's clear words may wake them up a bit.
We can hope
Didn't we already play this game 120 years ago?
Someone says they'll do this if someone does something and then another guy says they'll jump in if their buddy is challenged or if their friend gets threatened.
Russia's been nuclear saber rattling so much it might as well be "China's Final Warning"
If France wants to give their own saber a rattle and it makes Russia pause for some internal reflection for a moment, more power to them.
This thumbnail makes him look like Jamie Dutton from Yellowstone
lmao what are they going to do? press a bunch of poor africans into service for them and then leave them all dead in a ditch again?
French officials also clarified that any potential forces sent would likely support operations such as de-mining rather than direct combat with Russian forces.
lol, lmao
Lmao got em, take that France!
Russia's Β«defenseΒ» budget is estimated to be around 60% higher than France's, though France's GDP is around 70% higher than Russia's.
I'm pretty sure that France has the largest defense industry in Europe also.