“We have decided to create a ninth coalition for deep strikes, that is, long-range bombs and missiles,” RIA Novosti quotes the French leader.
He clarified that the new alliance is created with the aim of attracting all countries that have adequate capabilities and starting the supply of new weapons to kyiv.
Macron also said that Western leaders discussed the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine, but did not reach a consensus.
“Today there is no consensus on the official sending of ground troops. But nothing can be ruled out in the development of the situation,” the politician said, adding that EU countries will do everything possible to prevent Russia from winning the Ukrainian conflict. .