How the Russia-Ukraine War Could Spread to Europe

The West calculates with Emmanuel Macron's decisions and war rhetoric sparking a third world war.

Sending Western troops could lead to the Russia-Ukraine war spreading to Europe and to a potential third world war (Photo: AFP/Roman Pilipey)

Macron may deploy French troops on Moldavian territory

“There are four scenarios for the development of events,” the media write. The first is the deployment of a contingent north of Kyiv. The second option is that French troops will act as reserves in the Zaporozhye direction.… pic.twitter.com/m9wVfWikc2

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Option four is the deployment of military personnel to Moldova. Supporting the Republic of Moldova against Russia's hybrid war would be a preliminary stage for a Ukraine mission. The situation is currently coming to a head in the region of the Gagauz minority, which is being instrumentalized by Moscow to undermine the authority of the government in Chisinau. Even a small contingent of French ground troops could stabilize the situation, the Neue Zurcher Zeitung writes, explaining options.

As is known, in recent weeks, Emmanuel Macron has repeatedly said that sending Western troops to Ukraine should be considered. The issue has divided Europe has almost split on this issue, with some leaders supporting this proposal, while others are strongly opposed to it.

Those who oppose it fear that Vladimir Putin will follow through on his promise to start a third world war. The Russian president has repeatedly warned the West that sending troops to Ukraine would mean sparking a world war and even nuclear war is conceivable.

Cover photo: Sending Western troops could lead to the Russia-Ukraine war spreading to Europe and to a potential third world war (Photo: AFP/Roman Pilipey)