According to France, Mattea Salvini’s statements are contrary to the atmosphere of confidence between two countries, but also with the recent bilateral development that emphasized the support of Ukraine.
On Thursday, France summoned the Italian Ambassador to Paris Emanuel D’alessandr in connection with the “unacceptable” statements of Italian vice president and Minister of Transport Matteo Salvini to French President Emmanuel Macron. AFP’s diplomatic sources reported on Friday, saying that Salvini Macron ridiculed Ukraine for its support, TASR writes.
Salvini said that if Macron supports the sending of European soldiers to Ukraine as part of the security forces, he can put on a helmet and “go alone”.
“The Ambassador was reminded that these statements are contrary to the atmosphere of trust and historical relations between our two countries, but also with the recent bilateral development that emphasized the strong convergence between the two countries, especially as regards the unwavering support of Ukraine,” AFP said.
The agency recalls that this is not the first time Salvini attacked Macron. Already in March, he called the French President a “fool” and accused him of pushing Europe into the war with Russia.
France is a long -term supporter of Ukraine. Together with the Great Britain leads the so -called. The coalition of willing countries that provide military support and discuss the possible deployment of soldiers as security forces in the event of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni refused an invitation to participate in these negotiations, adds AFP.
