Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stressed the importance of a strong Europe during the Munich Security Conference, highlighting that President Trump favors strong allies. Only a few European leaders have visited Trump at Mar-a-Lago, raising concerns about the unity of Europe regarding the Ukraine crisis. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni showed reluctance attending a Paris meeting convened by Macron, demonstrating dissent over the meeting's format and express discomfort throughout the summit. This scenario underscores EU leaders' frustrations, prompting Macron to schedule additional discussions to include countries that felt overlooked in negotiations with Russia.
Zelenskiy emphasized during the Munich Security Conference that a strong Europe is essential for supporting Ukraine, as Trump prefers strong allies.
Meloni's reluctance and delay at the Paris meeting indicated her disagreement with the summit's format, reflecting broader EU challenges in aligning strategies.
Macron’s plans for a second meeting highlight the ongoing frustration within the EU regarding perceived sidelining in discussions about the war in Ukraine.
Meloni's body language at the summit suggested discomfort, interpreted by observers as a message of disagreement to the U.S. and a sign of EU discord.
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