Le Pen’s Party Backs Arming Ukraine, Says ‘No French Troops’
- Ammunition from France must not trigger broader war: Bardella
- National Rally ties to Russia, French defense clients unclear
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Jordan Bardella, president of Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party, said he is in favor of providing Ukraine the ammunition it needs to defend itself but not equipment that might trigger a broader war, placing him relatively close to President Emmanuel Macron’s position on France’s role in the conflict.
But unlike Macron, he said he’s opposed to sending French troops to the country.