Macron says defeat of Russia 'indispensable' for Europe
"The defeat of Russia is indispensable to security and stability in Europe," says French President Emmanuel Macron after hosting a meeting of European leaders to discuss Ukraine.
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00:00 "There is no consensus today to officially send ground troops, but in terms of dynamics,
00:10 nothing should be excluded.
00:12 We will do everything necessary so that Russia cannot win this war.
00:16 And we have the conviction that Russia's defeat is essential to security and stability
00:23 in Europe.
00:24 I remind you that two years ago, many around this table said, we will propose
00:29 a new strategy, and that is to send down sleeping bags and helmets.
00:32 And today they say we have to do it faster and stronger to have missiles and tanks.
00:36 Let's be humble to note that we have often had six to twelve months of delay.
00:40 That was the objective of the discussion tonight.
00:42 So everything is possible, if it is useful, to achieve our goal.
00:47 Thank you.