The latest data from opinion polls showed a significant improvement in the position of Marine Le Pen - opponents of the current French president. If she enters the second round with Emmanuel Macron, the votes will be divided almost equally. The White House is concerned about this situation, Politico reports..
The election race in France has riveted the eyes of millions of people from around the world. Particularly concerned about the growing support for Russian-loyal Marine Le Pen in the United States.
The White House began to fear that Vladimir Putin could soon win his greatest victory during Russia's invasion of Ukraine in Paris..
Known for his far-right views, Marine Le Pen, if he wins the election, could destabilize the Western coalition against the Kremlin, according to the White House. Political stability may be threatened not only in NATO, but also in the European Union as a whole. For Ukraine, Le Pen's victory could threaten to cut off French support on the diplomatic front and halt the supply of military aid..
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" And in the short term, it will deeply shake the pro-Ukrainian coalition stretching from Warsaw to Washington,"
It is also likely that sanctions against the Russian Federation will be under threat, because Europe itself is affected by the rupture of economic relations with the aggressor country. Potential Le Pen victory could tip delicate balance, Biden administration predicts.
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Emmanuel Macron is still in the lead in the election race, according to an Elabe poll released on Friday, but the lead over Marinie Le Pen has narrowed significantly.. Due to the risk of Marine Le Pen winning the presidential election, French stocks fell by an average of 1.3%.