President Macron has released a solemn statement to the French armed forces in the context of their mobilization in response to the #Ukrainian war. Quite unusual and illustrative of the strong engagement of the 🇫🇷 military in this crisis. Some excerpts 👇
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"The illegal, direct and massive attack unleashed against Ukraine on Thursday 24 February is the most serious and uninhibited manifestation of power by the Russian regime since the end of the USSR."
"Neither attacked nor even threatened, the Russian regime has assumed the use of force as a mode of expression in international relations: it has once again made the choice of military aggression against Ukraine and against the principles of freedom, sovereignty and democracy."
"In this context of high tension, France knows that it can once again count on its armed forces. I know that I can count on you to demonstrate, in the execution of your missions, great vigilance and the necessary restraint in the face of possible interference."
"I express my personal confidence in you, as well as that of all French people, and my gratitude for your commitment. Together, we will face this crisis, maintain our permanent postures that guarantee the safety of the 🇫🇷 people and continue our operational commitments." [End]
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