Meloni-Macron Clash Exposes EU Divisions on Ukraine

Tensions Rise in EU as Meloni and Macron Clash Over Ukraine. A recent disagreement between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and French President Emmanuel Macron has highlighted divisions within the European Union regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine. Meloni expressed her displeasure at being excluded from a closed-door meeting discussing the Ukraine-Russia conflict, claiming she was sidelined due to Italy's reluctance to send troops. President Macron, however, countered these claims, accusing Meloni of spreading "fake news." "The issue of sending troops was never even discussed," Macron stated, emphasizing that the meeting focused solely on ceasefire negotiations. The incident underscores the complex dynamics within the EU's response to the conflict and the challenges of maintaining a unified front. The Vatican's attempt to reconcile Meloni and Macron further emphasizes the significance of the disagreement.