French far-left presidential candidate Melenchon blames Ukraine's deep strikes for war escalation
"Who can imagine that a country would allow its own capital to be attacked and provide no response to such a situation?" France's far-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon asked rhetorically, in what appeared to be a reference to Ukrainian drone strikes on Moscow.
Far-left French presidential candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon has attributed the escalation of Russia's war in Ukraine, in part, to Ukrainian drone strikes against Moscow. Speaking in a video posted on September 23, 2026, Melenchon emphasized his longstanding condemnation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, demanding its withdrawal and rejecting diplomacy.
However, he suggested that Kyiv bears blame for the intensifying conflict due to its deep strikes on Russia. Despite Russia being the aggressor, Melenchon argued that continued escalation persists, urging diplomacy and peace talks to resolve the situation. The far-right candidate Marine Le Pen, currently leading poll, has also faced criticism over her stance on Ukraine, with centrist candidate Gabriel Attal accusing her of "unbearable and irresponsible" double-talk.
As French voters prepare to elect a new president in April 2027, Melenchon's comments on Ukraine have added another layer to the complex political landscape in France's presidential race.
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