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Meloni Rejects UK-France Troop Proposal, Backs US Peace Efforts

3/29/2025

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has turned down a UK-France initiative to send troops to Ukraine, urging a focus on US-led peace efforts instead. Her stance highlights a growing rift in Europe regarding military engagement in Ukraine, as nations grapple with the complexities of ongoing negotiations with Russia.

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has turned down a UK-France initiative to send troops to Ukraine, urging a focus on US-led peace efforts instead. Her stance highlights a growing rift in Europe regarding military engagement in Ukraine, as nations grapple with the complexities of ongoing negotiations with Russia.