Monde: France is discussing permission to allow special forces to cross the border with Ukraine. The publication noted that the corresponding measure is being considered in order to create a ‘strategic dilemma’ for Russia.

At the same time, Paris denies the presence of the French military in Ukraine. Earlier, French leader Emmanuel Macron said that the possibility of sending troops from Western countries to Ukraine cannot be ruled out. According to the head of theFrench Foreign Ministry, Stephane Sejournet, France will not send its troops to Ukraine to conduct military operations.