Tensions and political conflicts over the Ukraine issue in Europe have intensified further. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
In particular, a serious diplomatic dispute has arisen between France and Italy regarding the initiative to send European troops to Ukraine. According to information distributed by the AFP agency, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the “League” party Matteo Salvini strongly opposed the idea of sending peacekeeping forces to Ukraine, which is being discussed by the “Coalition of the Willing” led by the United Kingdom and France.
In his statement, Salvini addressed French President Emmanuel Macron, saying, “Macron should take up a rifle himself, put on a helmet, and go to Ukraine.” His words sparked major debates in both Italy and France.
According to AFP’s diplomatic sources, following this statement, Italy’s ambassador to Paris, Emanuela D’Alessandro, was summoned to the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. French diplomats assessed Salvini’s remarks as contrary to the atmosphere of trust and the historical relations between the two countries.
It should be noted that Salvini’s criticisms of Macron are not new. In March of this year, he also criticized the French president, accusing him of leading Europe into a large-scale confrontation with Russia.
Thus, debates surrounding the Ukraine issue are heating up further among European politicians. Observers believe that Salvini’s firm stance may seriously influence Italy’s policy regarding the deployment of a military contingent to Ukraine.
