Allies Rebuff French President’s Talk of Sending NATO Troops to Ukrainian Front

Published on February 27, 2024

Political and military leaders throughout the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have broken ranks with French President Emmanuel Macron, rejecting his talk of sending alliance troops to join the fighting in Ukraine. On Monday, Mr. Macron floated the possibility of sending NATO troops into Ukraine as the country marks two years of fighting against Russian invasion forces. Mr. Macron said the prospect of sending NATO troops into Ukraine was “discussed openly” at a recent meeting of NATO members. “There’s no consensus today to send in an official, endorsed manner, troops on the ground. But in terms of dynamics, nothing can be ruled out,” Mr. Macron said at a news conference at the Élysée Palace on Monday evening....