Kyiv Under Fire as Macron Urges Resolve Against Russian Aggression
Kyiv, Ukraine – Fresh Russian strikes targeted Kyiv overnight, escalating tensions as French President Emmanuel Macron issued a stark warning against perceived weakness in the face of Russian power. The attacks, the latest in a sustained campaign against Ukrainian infrastructure, underscore the ongoing threat to civilian populations and the fragility of the security situation.
Macron’s comments, made during a Tuesday morning interview with RTL, come as concerns mount over waning international support for Ukraine and the potential for a protracted conflict.He argued that signaling weakness to Russia, which he characterized as having made a “strategic choice to become an imperial power again,” would only embolden further aggression – not just against Ukraine, but possibly against Europe itself. “The big risk…is that if we say ‘it’s no longer our problem,’ that day you give a signal of weakness,” Macron stated.
The French president emphasized the direct threat posed by russia’s expanding military capabilities. “Russia…produces submarines,missiles,tanks to send them to the Ukrainian front or tomorrow to threaten us if we are weak,” he said,adding that France must demonstrate strength to protect its own interests. “We are within range of this equipment.If we want to protect ourselves, we French…we must show that we are not weak with the power that does not threaten us the most.”
Macron’s full interview is scheduled for broadcast at 7:35 a.m. local time. The remarks signal a continued commitment from France to supporting Ukraine and a firm stance against Russian expansionism, even as the conflict enters a critical phase.
[Image of French President Emmanuel Macron at the G20 Leaders Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 22, 2025. Credit: Provided to us.]
