Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani has warned that sending NATO troops to Ukraine could spark “World War III” and accused French President Emmanuel Macron of using the war for personal political purposes. denounced.
Italian government officials have criticized President Macron for a series of recent militaristic hints that he could send North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) soldiers to Ukraine and thereby engage Russia.
Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Taggiani said Italy’s position was “very clear” and that Rome would continue to support the fight for Kiev against Russia, both through financial and military aid, but this meant that Italy It said it does not mean a state of war with Russia, and therefore “there will be no direct intervention by our armed forces with tanks, planes and personnel in the envisaged conflict.”
“It has never been discussed within NATO and I cannot understand why there is a need to evoke such a scenario today. It would have very dangerous consequences, even World War III.” Tajani warned.
“Our goal is to achieve peace, not to escalate war. This is why we support the Ukrainian resistance, and this is why we support the Ukrainian resistance without one country occupying the other. “That’s why we will not leave Ukraine alone, to put an end to hostilities. But I emphasize that it has nothing to do with our direct intervention.” Said Based in Milan Corriere della Sera newspaper.
A senior Italian politician went on to suggest that President Macron may be taking a political stance, saying that “campaigning” for the European Parliament elections is in full swing, with voters due to return to the polls in three months’ time. He pointed out that he was planning to go to . Mr Macron is coming off a disastrous year marked by riots, strikes and political turmoil, but is now far behind Marine Le Pen’s populist right-wing National Rally, which is expected to be No. 1 in France. I am taking this. The outcome is likely to damage Macron’s standing at home and abroad.
“I don’t understand, I don’t know if the campaign will have an impact and influence the attitude of many leaders regarding voting. Perhaps he wants to emphasize the difference with pro-Russian parties like Le Pen. . But we are in a completely different position, ”Tajani said.
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Macron’s comments were also criticized by Italian Defense Minister Guido Crossetto. Said In an interview with La Repubblica He said Western leaders should “avoid sensational declarations such as sending NATO to Ukraine” but accused France’s leader of being driven by “domestic political reasons”.
Crozet also criticized the so-called “Weimar Triangle” talks between the leaders of France, Germany and Poland in Berlin on Friday, in which they agreed to ramp up military production to supply Ukraine with more arms and ammunition. We agreed on that.
The defense minister said NATO should “avoid splitting up into two or three-person meetings when there are 27 members in Europe,” but added that NATO should “unify against Russia with a clear and consistent strategy.” It is important to present the front lines.” This side, and perhaps the side built together as a federation. ”
“Our interest is to re-establish a world order where international law is respected and where no one has to fear brutal attacks or invasions. In any case, we can be certain that Italian troops will never go to Ukraine. “, Crossett concluded.
Meanwhile, Transport Minister Matteo Salvini, an influential coalition partner, also voiced criticism of Macron.Salvini responds to an article discussing the French leader’s proposal to send troops to Ukraine I have written: “Preparing for war? No, we must rebuild peace.”
Despite being rejected by Italy and previously Germany, President Macron has doubled down on the idea of sending troops to Ukraine, saying that although he would not take the first steps, he did not want to take the first step, but that “at some point… it is possible that we will have to carry out an operation.” There is a gender,” he said. Whatever it is, it’s on the ground against the Russian military. ”
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