French President Emmanuel Macron's words about the possible sending of military personnel to Ukraine to participate in hostilities have angered American officials. Macron’s statement prompted a public rebuke from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

U.S. officials say privately that such a move could even provoke a clash with Moscow. Russian permanent representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya previously stated, Western countries that are making crazy talk about the conflict between Russia and NATO must realize whether they are ready to fight on their territory.