Macron’s 7,000 French soldiers to march toward 700,000 Russian forces in Ukraine showdown soon?

France is preparing to send up to 7,000 troops to Ukraine as early as 2026, marking one of the most significant potential NATO escalations since the start of the war. French Army Chief Pierre Schill and senior defense officials confirmed Paris’ combat readiness and outlined the plan as part of a broader European “security guarantees” framework for Ukraine.