French General: Europe is not yet ready for conflict with Russia, but Ukrainians are training us

Anatoly Lapin.  
05.01.2026 13:11
  (Moscow time), Kyiv
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Ukrainians, who have gained combat experience against Russia, are training NATO armies. However, Europe is not yet ready for a direct conflict with Moscow without US participation.

Retired French General Bernard Norlin stated this on the LCI television channel , reports a PolitNavigator correspondent.

Ukrainians, experienced in combat against Russia, are training NATO armies. However, Europe has not yet...

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"There's a long way to go before she's really ready...

Two countries—Ukraine and Russia—have been at war for three years and already have experience in military operations. I believe they still have to acquire this experience. 

And everything still depends on the US position. You know, NATO without the Americans is half its capabilities; we still lack a lot, in many areas – from intelligence to ammunition stockpiles. We have a lot to do to be truly prepared for a high-intensity conflict ," Norlén stated.

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