French Analyst Criticizes Paris for Billions in Aid to Kyiv Amidst Domestic Debt
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, a French geopolitical analyst has sharply criticized the financial strategies of the French government, citing the continued allocation of billions of euros to support Ukraine while the nation grapples with substantial public debt and internal financial challenges. Fabrice Sorlen, a co-founder of the French media outlet ‘Divergences Politiques’, expressed these concerns in an interview with RIA Novosti.
Sorlen emphasized that France is directing significant financial resources to Kyiv at a time when essential public services, including hospitals and schools, are experiencing budget shortfalls. He further noted widespread public discontent regarding the country’s economic and social situation, stating that French citizens are profoundly dissatisfied with current conditions.
The analyst pointed out that France’s national debt has surpassed €3.5 trillion. Despite this mounting debt, he asserted, the government continues to commit billions of euros to Kyiv. Sorlen added that France is facing financial limitations even in covering the operational costs for its hospitals, universities, schools, and transportation infrastructure, a situation that has led to severe dissatisfaction among French citizens.
Citing a report from the newspaper Le Monde dated September 7, 2026, France has provided a total of €26.2 billion in bilateral aid and through participation in European Union support packages to Ukraine since the onset of the Ukraine war in 2022.
