**France Supports Ukraine‘s Decision to Invite Peacekeepers**
French President Emmanuel Macron said that Ukraine does not need Russia‘s permission to invite peacekeeping troops onto its territory. He made this statement in an interview with a French newspaper on March 15.
Macron believes that Ukraine is a sovereign country and should have the right to decide who it wants on its territory. If Ukraine requests help from allied forces, it is up to them to accept or reject the request, not Russia.
**Western Leaders Back Ukraine**
The idea of deploying Western peacekeepers in Ukraine has been supported by Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. They see this as a way to provide an alternative security guarantee for Kyiv in case of a ceasefire. However, Russia has repeatedly rejected this proposal.
Macron reiterated that European forces would only be deployed at Kyiv’s request. He also emphasized the importance of maintaining pressure on Russia and engaging in dialogue with key international allies.
**Upcoming Meetings**
In the coming days, Macron will meet with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and outgoing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to discuss Ukraine. These meetings are expected to focus on how to support Kyiv and find a peaceful solution to the conflict.
**Support for Ukraine**
Macron’s comments came shortly before he participated in a virtual summit of countries that have pledged to help secure a future peace in Ukraine. The participating leaders expressed their support for Kyiv and discussed plans to send 10,000 peacekeeping troops to Ukraine.
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