Spotlight | France, Ukraine
Emmanuel Macron's surprising calculation of French intelligence support for Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron delivering his New Year's address to the French armed forces at Istres-Le Tubé Air Base 125, on 15 January 2026.
French President Emmanuel Macron delivering his New Year's address to the French armed forces at Istres-Le Tubé Air Base 125, on 15 January 2026. © Frédéric Speich/La Provence/Photo PQR/MaxPPP
Does France really provide two-thirds of Ukraine's intelligence? The figure put forward in January by the French president has raised eyebrows - and even caused offence – among other parties involved in the conflict. We investigated. [...]
Reading time 5 minutes Pierre Gastineau
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