Don't mess with the Fins. Russia leaves this isolated little country alone. They kicked Soviet butt once already. Like ghosts in the mountains with guns and skis.
Macron sounds like he wants a stronger France. He doesn't want to be a Russian punching bag either. In an interview, he said Putin was both tough and smart, and that they had fundamentally different views on how to rule. He said France needs to be strong because Putin and Russia are strong.