"Macron's Ukraine Troop Talk Sparks Tensions Between NATO and Russia"

French President Macron's refusal to rule out the dispatch of Western ground troops to Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion has sparked uneasy reactions from European allies and warnings from the Kremlin. While there is no consensus on sending troops, Macron emphasized the need to ensure that Russia cannot win the war, leading to disunity among European leaders on the issue. The possibility of Western troops being sent to Ukraine is being considered for specific activities, such as de-mining and securing neighboring countries, but there are growing doubts about long-term US backing for Ukraine.