During a recent meeting with Czech journalists, French ambassador Stéphane Crouzat discussed President Emmanuel Macron's intentions to talk with Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš regarding international security and support for Ukraine. This included the delicate topic of potentially sending European soldiers to Ukraine as security guarantees post-peace agreement. Crouzat emphasized that understanding Babiš’s perspective on the situation in Ukraine would be crucial for Macron's discussions.

When confronted by journalists about Macron's upcoming talks, Babiš was quick to rebut, stating unequivocally that Czechia would neither send troops to Ukraine nor provide financial support for the war. He accused Ambassador Crouzat of spreading disinformation, implying that the embassy's interpretation of the discussions was misleading. Babiš's strong reaction highlights the tense atmosphere surrounding discussions on foreign intervention and support for Ukraine.

This incident reflects deeper divides in how European countries view their roles in the conflict in Ukraine, especially regarding military and financial support. Babiš’s confrontational stance could signal a reluctance among some Central European nations to engage openly in significant military commitments, indicating a complex balance of diplomatic relations amid ongoing security concerns in the region.