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Macron urges European defense projects and readiness to defend freedom.

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French President Emmanuel Macron urged European defense projects and stated Europe was ready to defend itself and freedom with 'blood' if necessary. He made these remarks in a speech to armed forces ahead of a meeting of Ukraine's allies.

In final speech to armed forces, Macron urges European defence porjects. French President Emmanuel Macron on July 13 said Europe was ready to defend itself and freedom with "blood" if necessary, before a meeting of Ukraine's allies to reaffirm support for Kyiv and step up pressure on Russia. He spoke ahead of France's national public holiday. FRANCE 24's Delano D'Souza tells us more.
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