
Jordan Bardella, leader of France's National Rally party, said France could not finance Ukraine indefinitely due to its own dire financial situation and large public debt, and that aid should be provided on the basis of refunds or compensation, with an emphasis on purchasing weapons from European manufacturers.
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France faces a dire financial situation and large public debt, limiting its ability to finance Ukraine indefinitely.
France cannot endlessly finance Ukraine, since it is itself in a difficult financial situation and has a huge public debt. This was stated by the leader of the French National Rally party, Jordan Bardella, in an interview with reporters from Bloomberg.
According to him, Kyiv must pay for support from Paris, since the French Republic is now “drowning in debt.” He believes that assistance should be provided under conditions that will allow France and other European countries to receive guarantees of return of funds or some kind of compensation.
As an example, the politician recalled Washington's approach, hinting at extracting economic benefits. Meanwhile, Bardella advocated that financial assistance to Ukraine be aimed at purchasing weapons primarily from European manufacturers.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
France may reduce or conditionally change its financial assistance to Ukraine in the coming months
Possible · Within months

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