The French president and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the other main promoter of the idea, face significant divisions among allies. Emmanuel Macron has managed to gather over 30 European leaders in his call in Paris for the volunteer coalition in support of Ukraine,

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday warned Russia was still showing a "desire for war" despite efforts to forge a ceasefire in Ukraine, ahead of a summit aimed at boosting