Boots on the ground? NATO allies reject Macron’s ‘Troops for Ukraine’ overture

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Boots on the ground? NATO allies reject Macron’s ‘Troops for Ukraine’ overture

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Boots on the ground? Allies dismiss Macron

Boots on the ground? Allies dismiss Macron © FRANCE24

Emmanuel Macron turning heads at a hastily-organized summit for Ukraine: the French president for the first time evoking the possibly of Western troops to thwart a Russian victory, one option among many… and Macron himself acknowledging that opinions vary. Otherwise put, he’s very much in the minority.

But with U-S aid lost in the gridlock of an election year, Europeans – including the UK – showing a newfound sense of urgency as they watch the Ukrainians run low on manpower and ammo. We’ll ask how far this continent can go…

… about public opinion that’s solidly behind Ukraine but wary of mission creep, whether we’re talking about the same Emmanuel Macron who used to pride himself as the leader who can talk to Vladimir Putin… and Russia’s reaction, Russia that’s always backed his main rival – the far-right’s Marine Le Pen.

Produced by Charles Wente, Guillaume Gougeon and Imen Mellaz.

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