German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius firmly rejected the idea of deploying German ground troops to Ukraine, countering French President Emmanuel Macron's suggestion made a day earlier. Pistorius emphasized that "Boots on the ground is not an option for the Federal Republic of Germany," as quoted by a report from Xinhua news agency after his meeting with Austrian Defence Minister Klaudia Tanner in Vienna on Tuesday.
Tanner echoed similar sentiments, describing Macron's remarks as "a worrying signal."
Macron had addressed European leaders during a gathering on Monday, stating that while there was no official consensus among European nations, the prospect of sending Western troops to Ukraine "should not be ruled out." He emphasized that the West is committed to ensuring that Russia does not emerge victorious in the ongoing conflict.
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