In France, the duration of the conflict in Ukraine predicted. Foreign Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian suggested that he could last several years. His words are conveyed by TASS.
Le Drian suggested that the conflict would be long and difficult.
“as far as I know, Ukraine is not going to concede the Donbass, so they will fight,” the minister said.
He also emphasized that France is not a side of the conflict.
“We do not fight on the side of Ukraine, we supply weapons and only,” concluded the head of French diplomacy.