In Pics: Western troops on the ground in Ukraine is not ruled out, says French President

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The French leader was speaking at the meeting of 20 European heads of state and other Western officials in Paris

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Russia's full-scale invasion on Ukraine grinds into a third year

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There's no consensus today to send in an official, endorsed manner troops on the ground. But in terms of dynamics, nothing can be ruled out, Macron said in a news conference

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The meeting included German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Polish President Andrzej Duda as well as leaders from the Baltic nations

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Macron declined to provide details about which nations were considering sending troops

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The French President said that he prefers to maintain some 'strategic ambiguity'

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Macron earlier called on European leaders to ensure the continent's 'collective security' by providing unwavering support to Ukraine

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Macron cited the need to to solidify security to head off any Russian attacks on additional countries in the future