French foreign minister warns of global chaos if Russia wins in Ukraine

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot visited Kyiv, warning that a Russian victory in Ukraine would lead to global chaos. His comments came as Russian forces reported capturing another village in eastern Ukraine, marking their ongoing military advance. Barrot's visit aimed to reinforce France's support for Ukraine, coinciding with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's announcement of a "victory plan" seeking increased Western assistance. Barrot expressed support for this plan, emphasizing France's commitment to Ukraine over the past nearly 1,000 days. While Barrot acknowledged the "victory plan," he referred to efforts for peace more generally. He stated that Paris is discussing the plan with other allies, but no official position has been established yet.