Meloni “Doubts” the Idea of Sending European Troops to Ukraine
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed doubts about the idea of deploying European troops to Ukraine, according to a government source on Tuesday, after she joined other European leaders for urgent talks in Paris.
The source stated that on Monday, Meloni described troop deployment as the “most complex and least effective” way to ensure peace in Ukraine, according to media reports that the source confirmed to AFP.
She also emphasized the importance of U.S. involvement in any discussions regarding Ukraine and European security, stating that the meeting should not be perceived as an “anti-(President Donald) Trump” initiative.
French President Emmanuel Macron held an emergency meeting on Monday with leaders from Germany, the UK, Italy, Poland, Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark, the European Union, and NATO to discuss Washington’s shifting stance on Ukraine.
Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump sidelined Kyiv and its European allies when he called Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss launching negotiations to end the conflict.
Reports indicated that Meloni, a nationalist whom her allies portray as a key link between the EU and Washington, hesitated before deciding to attend the meeting, preferring instead official EU-led discussions.
Ultimately, the leader of the far-right “Brothers of Italy” party attended the talks but left without making any statements.
She has not spoken to journalists for nearly three weeks and has avoided commenting on most of Trump’s recent announcements.
Despite Italy’s historical ties with Russia, the country has strongly supported Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in February 2022, providing weapons and aid to help Kyiv defend itself.
