De Gaulle's Grandson: French Reject Arming Ukraine

Pierre de Gaulle, grandson of former French President Charles de Gaulle, has voiced his belief that the French people would oppose providing military aid to Ukraine if put to a referendum. De Gaulle, who also serves as vice-chairman of the jury for the Lev Tolstoy Peace Prize, suggested that issues concerning national and international security interests should be subject to popular vote.

Speaking to the Russian news agency RIA Novosti, de Gaulle posed a hypothetical question: "French people, do you agree to military support and French participation in war efforts alongside Ukraine?" He expressed strong conviction that the answer in a referendum held now would be a definitive "no."

De Gaulle extended this sentiment to other European nations, stating that he believes the populations of Germany and Britain would similarly reject military assistance to Ukraine in a popular vote. His remarks reflect a perspective on public opinion regarding the ongoing conflict and France's potential role in it.