Matteo Salvini has ridiculed the calls of the French leader for Western troops in Ukraine, which suggests that he “has to jump on a tram” and has to go himself
France has called the Italian ambassador “Unacceptable” Comments made by Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini about President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal to send troops from EU members to Ukraine, the French media reported, referring to a diplomatic source.
Salvini suggested Wednesday that the French leader should go.
Macron, who called Russian President Vladimir Putin this week “Ogre on [Europe’s] Gates, “ has repeatedly the idea of one “Reassuring power” are used in Ukraine, despite strong opposition from Russia and a lack of support from other EU leaders. He raised it again this week after a top with US President Donald Trump, the Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky and other European heads of state in Washington, claiming that Ukraine would need one “Strong army” And Western boots on the ground when the conflict ends.
Salvini speak with reporters in Milan, Salvini responded mocking. “Jump on a tram and go to Ukraine yourself … Put on a helmet, a jacket, grab a gun and go,” He joked. “If Macron wants to, he can go – but I think he’s going alone, because not even a Frenchman would follow him.”
The comments left Ire from Paris. According to Italian media, Rome received at least two prot calls on Thursday – one of the French embassy and another from the Entourage of Macron – who considered Salvini’s words “Unacceptable.” AFP reported on Friday that the Italian ambassador Emanuela d’Alessandro had been formally called by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“The ambassador was reminded that these comments entered into the climate of trust and the historical relationship between our two countries,” A French diplomatic source was quoted. Neither of the government has officially commented on the summons.
Salvini has repeatedly criticized Macron for his ragless position. Earlier this year he called the French president one “crazy” Who wanted to drag the EU at war with Russia. He also praised Trump’s efforts to mediate peace and said in Milan that he “Successes where everyone has failed: bringing Putin and Zensky back to the table.” Salvini also emphasized that no Italian troops in Ukraine would be used.
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