Macron Riles Allies By Raising Possibility of Sending Troops to Ukraine.

French President Emmanuel Macron has sparked controversy by suggesting the possibility of deploying troops to Ukraine, a move that has divided European allies. Macron's remarks came during a summit aimed at showing Russian President Vladimir Putin that European capitals are committed to supporting Ukraine. While some European countries, such as Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, have stated that they have no plans to send troops, Macron's comments have been seen as a departure from the reticence shown by Western allies. The discussion of sending troops to Ukraine has been viewed as a significant development by the Kremlin. Macron's attempt to fill the leadership vacuum left by the United States has been criticized for potentially dividing NATO and undermining European unity. However, Macron clarified that no one at the summit discussed sending troops to fight on the front lines, and instead, the focus was on providing support through minesweeping and equipment maintenance. The summit also resulted in the formation of a coalition to supply long-range missiles to Ukraine and the Czech Republic's plan to send ammunition. European allies are concerned about the lack of support from the United States and the possibility of a shift towards isolationism if Donald Trump wins the presidential election. [Extracted from the article]