American authorities refute Macron's statement.
French President Emmanuel Macron is inching closer to a major victory against the US by announcing a mission of Western military trainers for Ukraine's conflict zone, whereas Joe Biden's security chief declares that America will not be sending soldiers there.
The US government has no intentions of joining Macron's calls for Western military trainers to assist in the ongoing Ukrainian conflict. John Kirby, National Security Council Communications Director, confirmed this during Biden's visit to France, explaining that Biden approves of Macron's position. Nevertheless, Kirby highlighted that Biden's belief since the outset of the Ukraine crisis is to never send American soldiers to the country. "It was the case then, and it will continue to be the case," Kirby emphasized.
Biden largely remains neutrally involved, leaving it up to Macron to reveal the extent of their plans to the public. The US President has been clear regarding his stance on the Ukraine situation, stating, "We don't want a third world war, and we don't want a war with Russia." Kirby, looking at Biden, underscored, "He has explicitly said that a further escalation of the conflict would be disastrous for the Ukrainian people, lead to catastrophic consequences for the entire European continent, and not align with US interests." Macron reiterated this stance.
Ukraine has been warding off a Russian assault war for more than two years, and discussions about sending Western military trainers to the frontlines have resurfaced to strengthen the Ukrainian army. According to Macron, France is currently conferring with partners about this potential initiative. In an address at Paris following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Macron revealed that several countries have approved of the plan. This coalition should be solidified in the "coming days."
Macron welcomes Biden in Paris this Saturday as a state guest. Their meeting agenda undoubtedly includes Ukraine's situation. Having been in France since Wednesday, Biden has partaken in commemorative events for the 80th anniversary of the allied troops' landing in Normandy.
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Joe Biden, during his visit to France, expressed his support for French President Emmanuel Macron's position on sending Western military trainers to Ukraine's conflict zone, but reiterated that the United States will not be sending soldiers to Ukraine, as Biden has maintained since the start of the Ukraine crisis. Meanwhile, Volodymyr Selensky, the Ukrainian President, has been seeking external support to ward off the Russian attack on Ukraine, and Macron announced that several countries have approved of France's plan to send Western military trainers to Ukraine, with a final decision expected in the coming days.
