PoliticsIn final speech to armed forces, Macron urges European defence projects

French President Emmanuel Macron said on July 13 that Europe was ready to defend itself and freedom, even with “blood” if necessary. He spoke before a meeting of Ukraine’s allies, which is expected to reaffirm support for Kyiv and increase pressure on Russia. The address came ahead of France’s national public holiday. Macron used the speech to call for stronger European defence projects.

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