The French Chief of Staff orders preparations for war with Russia
The Chief of Staff stressed The French army must have its forces "Ready for a shock in three or four years" In the face of Russia, which may seek "To continue the war on our continent"As part of his justification "Rearmament efforts" In France.
The French Chief of Staff, General Fabien Mandon, said before members of the Defense Committee of the National Assembly, "The first target you specified For the armed forces is to be prepared for a shock in three or four years, which will be a test"pointing out that "Testing may already exist in hybrid forms, but perhaps (it will be something) more violent"
Preparing for war
Mandon, who assumed command of the French armed forces on September 1, indicated that Russia might seek "To continue the war on our continent, and this is the decisive element of what is being prepared for it"
The analysis of the French Chief of Staff is consistent with the analysis of the German intelligence services, which warned last week that Russia is ready. "To enter into direct military conflict with NATO"This is a threat that may be translated into reality before the year 2029.
Mandon pointed out that Moscow believes that Europe "Collectively weak"stressing that the Russian side "He does not hesitate to resort to force".
But he said "We have everything it takes to be confident in ourselves"indicating that in economic, demographic or industrial terms, the Europeans will outperform Russia.
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