Boots on the ground? NATO allies reject Macron's 'troops for Ukraine' overture

But with US aid lost in the gridlock of an election year, Europeans – including the UK – are showing a newfound sense of urgency as they watch the Ukrainians run low on manpower and ammunition. We ask how far this continent can go and about public opinion that's solidly behind Ukraine but wary of mission creep.

We also ask whether we're talking about the same Macron who used to pride himself as the leader who can talk to Vladimir Putin. Finally, we examine Russia's reaction. Moscow has always backed Macron's main rival, the far-right’s Marine Le Pen.

Produced by Charles Wente, Guillaume Gougeon and Imen Mellaz.

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