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Anger After French Army's 'Prepare to Lose Child' Warning
General Fabien Mandon urged France to accept human and economic sacrifices to deter Russia, with the government advising citizens to prepare emergency kits amid ongoing debate.
- On Tuesday, General Fabien Mandon told local mayors that France must accept suffering and potential loss of young people to deter Moscow, emphasizing the 'strength of spirit' to protect the nation.
- The Russia–Ukraine war since February 2022 began with Russia's full-scale invasion, while European powers, including France, have increased weapons supplies but deny direct involvement.
- A government guide urged French households to assemble emergency kits, but historian Benedicte Cheron said the message struggles amid a polarised population.
- Opposition figures immediately denounced the remarks, with Fabien Roussel and Louis Aliot warning the chief of staff should not 'worry the country,' while Catherine Vautrin defended the military language as 'taken out of context.'
- The controversy has revived questions over France's role and limits in supporting Ukraine, as France's top military leader faces accusations of warmongering that challenge the French public and European allies' readiness for sacrifice.
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On Tuesday, at the Congress of Mayors, the French Chief of Staff, General Fabien Mandon, considered that the country should "accept to lose its children". From the right to the left, many political figures...
LFI, the PCF and the RN were very uplifted against the Chief of Staff of the Army on the preparation of France for a war against Russia
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Total News Sources17
Leaning Left5Leaning Right3Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Left
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Left
42% Left
L 42%
C 33%
R 25%
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