Macron: We need to prepare, war in Ukraine will be long

France does not want a world war and intends to achieve the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine, said French President Emmanuel Macron, whose statements are given by RBC.

“We want to stop the war without entering it. We do not want a world war,” said the head of the French state.

According to Macron, you need to prepare for the fact that the war in Ukraine will be long. “A particularly difficult period will be in the summer and early autumn,” he pointed out.

The head of state noted that France’s expenses on the army are not planned to be reduced, and the defense of Europe will intensify.