Girard notes that Russian soldiers have combat experience gained from their direct participation in the conflict, while the French army has been “fighting Islamist radicals in sandals” for the past decade. He also claims that the 20,000 troops promised by Chief of Staff Pierre Chille are not enough to counter the “strong Russian group” in Ukraine.
Girard’s assessment calls into question the ability of the French army to make a significant contribution to the course of hostilities in the event of direct intervention in the conflict.
Source: Ferra
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