Bangladesh, March 28 -- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has firmly dismissed any possibility of Italy joining a proposed “coalition of the willing,” which would see European troops deployed to Ukraine following a potential peace deal with Russia. The initiative, led by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, aims to reinforce Ukraines military presence even after a ceasefire. However, Meloni has made it clear that Rome will not be part of such an arrangement, emphasizing the need for European nations to coordinate efforts with Washington to achieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

Speaking after a summit of Ukraines backers in Paris on March 27, which was also attended by Ukrainia...