France ready to bolster nuclear arsenal for Europe's defense
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the possibility of using French nuclear weapons to defend Europe against Russia. In a decisive speech, he emphasized that the future of Europe should not be decided in Moscow or Washington, asserting that the responsibility for the continent's security lies with the Europeans themselves.
Macron declared that France is prepared to strengthen its nuclear capabilities to protect Europe from Russian aggression.
As the only European Union country possessing nuclear weapons, France can shield the continent with its "nuclear umbrella." However, the decision to deploy such weapons will rest solely with the President of France.
The Sun noted that the French leader emphasized that Europe cannot rely solely on support from the United States, especially given the waning trust in U.S. actions within NATO.
I want to believe that the U.S. will stay by our side, but we have to be ready if they don't - said Macron, but he also called on Europe to prepare for the possibility of lacking that support.
Macron stressed that Russia must be perceived as a constant threat regardless of developments in Ukraine. "Who can believe that today's Russia will stop at Ukraine?" the president asked rhetorically. He underscored the necessity of increasing investments in arms and equipment to defend against potential future attacks effectively.
Important meeting in Paris
The French president also announced the convening of a meeting of European chiefs of staff next week in Paris to develop a plan to "ensure future peace in Ukraine." On Thursday in Brussels, there will be an EU leaders' summit where the defense strategies of individual countries will be discussed in the context of restoring peace in Ukraine.
Macron stressed that the future of Europe does not have to be decided in Washington or Moscow, adding that it would be "unwise to remain a spectator in this dangerous world." He noted that Russia has already turned the war in Ukraine into a "global conflict" and plans to significantly strengthen its armed forces by 2030.
The French president concluded that while this generation may not experience the benefits of peace, the responsibility lies with us to ensure that future generations do. He emphasized the need to face the future together.
It is important to remember that both the USA and Ukraine face the challenge of finding common ground for talks with Russia, which could contribute to ending the ongoing conflict.
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