Macron Considers Expansion of Nuclear Defense Shield for European Allies
French President seeks international military meeting to discuss support for Ukraine and European security amid growing tensions with Russia.
French President Emmanuel Macron is contemplating the extension of the French nuclear deterrent to cover European allies in response to perceived threats from Russia.
In a televised address, Macron characterized Russia as a "threat to France and Europe," prompting him to initiate discussions on the strategic protection of allied nations via France's nuclear capabilities.
Macron emphasized that the decision to deploy French nuclear weapons would remain under his authority.
As the sole nuclear power within the European Union, France plays a unique role in the continent's defense strategy.
In the political sphere, discussions have been initiated regarding Germany's potential involvement in nuclear sharing agreements with European nuclear states, as suggested by various political figures during past electoral campaigns.
This initiative for a French nuclear shield is set to be a significant agenda item at an upcoming special EU summit in Brussels, where leaders will also focus on the recent shift in the United States' approach to Ukraine and the broader implications for European defense capabilities.
Additionally, Macron has announced plans to convene military chiefs from allied countries next week in Paris to discuss the deployment of peacekeeping forces in Ukraine.
He noted that it is essential to prepare Ukraine to prevent further aggression from Russia following any potential peace agreement.
"The Ukraine has a right to peace and security, which aligns with our interests in ensuring the safety of the European continent," said Macron, highlighting the collaborative efforts with allies including the United Kingdom and Germany.
The list of countries invited to this meeting has not yet been disclosed.
In a televised address, Macron characterized Russia as a "threat to France and Europe," prompting him to initiate discussions on the strategic protection of allied nations via France's nuclear capabilities.
Macron emphasized that the decision to deploy French nuclear weapons would remain under his authority.
As the sole nuclear power within the European Union, France plays a unique role in the continent's defense strategy.
In the political sphere, discussions have been initiated regarding Germany's potential involvement in nuclear sharing agreements with European nuclear states, as suggested by various political figures during past electoral campaigns.
This initiative for a French nuclear shield is set to be a significant agenda item at an upcoming special EU summit in Brussels, where leaders will also focus on the recent shift in the United States' approach to Ukraine and the broader implications for European defense capabilities.
Additionally, Macron has announced plans to convene military chiefs from allied countries next week in Paris to discuss the deployment of peacekeeping forces in Ukraine.
He noted that it is essential to prepare Ukraine to prevent further aggression from Russia following any potential peace agreement.
"The Ukraine has a right to peace and security, which aligns with our interests in ensuring the safety of the European continent," said Macron, highlighting the collaborative efforts with allies including the United Kingdom and Germany.
The list of countries invited to this meeting has not yet been disclosed.
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