French Presidential Candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon:

Since the Russians invaded Ukraine, Ukrainians have the right to defend themselves by all means.

But we're not talking about a video game. We're talking about the survival of our countries. So we must think carefully about what we're doing.

When we French provide Ukraine with equipment to carry out deep strikes, I oppose it.

I know I'm contradicting myself. How can I say that I want to support Ukraine while refusing deep strikes?

Quite simply because I don't want France to become a co-belligerent.