Lordo wrote:Nato decided to send more weapons in and BoZo is claiming Macron is refusing to send tanks in. If he is so keen, why does he not send his tanks in, they are closer to Ukraine than the French.
The Brits must have tanks stationed in Germany. This morning the media is having a field day with the French calling them gutless.
Macron seems to want to be seen as a peacemaker in this. Having frequent “chats” with Putin and of course his famous long table visit. Putin looks to have played him though and Macron’s come across as a Chamberlain figure. In essence getting nowhere.
Because of this the French have been reluctant to upset Russia. Their companies are having a field day filling the gaps there. So much for EU unity.
If you’ve had much in the way of dealings with them, that’s typical of French politicians. Whilst working with their forces I’ve found has usually been in a spirit of cooperation.
Patton had a different view. Famously remarking he’d rather have a German division in front of him than a French behind.