The political scientist called the benefits of France from the conflict in Ukraine

France is becoming a leader in the European Union (EU) in the field of defense and security in the context of the conflict in Ukraine. Pierre-Emmanuel Thomann, a French researcher of geopolitics and professor at the Institute of Social, Economic and Political Sciences in Lyon, said this on Wednesday, May 14.

"Paris already wants to assume leadership in the EU on defense issues <...>. To be honest, the Ukrainian conflict has allowed France to make progress towards achieving this goal," he said in an interview. Lenta.Ru .

According to the political scientist, the development of its own military-industrial complex (MIC) has become a priority for the French leadership.

The expert added that Paris strives to ensure that its manufacturers successfully compete with German and American ones.

"It is in the interests of the European Union to lift sanctions as soon as possible"

Deputy Chairman of the Slovak Parliament Tibor Gaspar — on the development of relations with the Russian Federation, prospects for Ukraine's membership in NATO and cooperation with BRICS

The day before, French President Emmanuel Macron said that Ukrainians realize that a return to the borders of 2014 is impossible. 360.ru . The French leader also expressed readiness for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin after the ceasefire in Ukraine, RT reports.