Polish and Lithuanian leaders spoke in positive terms on March 6 about French President Emmanuel Macron's suggestion that Paris could extend its nuclear umbrella to protect European allies. Macron proposed to start "strategic discussions" on the subject as he warned Europe against the Russian threat and stressed that European countries should no

France is open to discussing extending the protection offered by its nuclear arsenal to its European partners, President Emmanuel Macron said in a grave address to the nation on Wednesday, in which he warned that Europe must face up to the threat from Russia.

French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday he will confer with European allies on the idea of using France’s nuclear deterrent to protect the continent in the face of Russia’s threat.

Under what conditions could France – the only nuclear power in the EU since Brexit – provide deterrence on a European scale now that US protection against Russia is not guaranteed?

French President Emmanuel Macron has said he is ready to start discussions on nuclear deterrence for Europe, hinting France could help to protect other EU countries, given the security threats posed by Russia.

French President Emmanuel Macron says he’s ready to start discussions on nuclear deterrence with European allies.