Macron: Russia Will Target NATO States to Break Ukraine Support

French President Emmanuel Macron warned that Russia will deliberately escalate provocations against NATO member countries in an effort to weaken Western support for Ukraine. “It’s clear that NATO countries will be targeted and provocations will multiply,” Macron said, according to a report published on Monday. The French leader argued that Moscow’s strategy is to increase pressure on European allies directly, hoping to fracture their unity and deter them from continuing military and financial aid to Kyiv. Macron’s remarks come amid growing concerns that the war could spill beyond Ukraine’s borders. He did not specify which NATO nations might face the greatest risk or what form the provocations could take. The warning underscores a shift in tone from Paris, which has recently hardened its stance on Russia’s intentions. According to Macron, the coming months will test Europe’s resolve, as Russia appears ready to escalate rather than de-escalate. No further details were provided regarding specific intelligence or planned responses.