French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed extending France’s nuclear deterrent to its allies, sparking tension with Russia. In a speech on Wednesday, Macron warned of Russia’s threat to Europe and suggested that France could discuss an extension of its nuclear umbrella to other countries. He also announced plans to hold a meeting of army chiefs from European countries willing to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine after a peace deal.
Russia has rejected the proposal, with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov calling it “extremely confrontational” and warning Macron not to threaten the country with nuclear rhetoric. The Kremlin dismissed Macron’s suggestion, saying that Russia would not agree to sending peacekeepers to Ukraine.
The proposal comes as tensions between Russia and the West continue to escalate over the conflict in Ukraine. The two countries are among the world’s largest nuclear powers, with Russia possessing around 5,000 warheads and the US having roughly the same number. The situation has sparked fears of a wider conflict, with some experts warning that it could lead to World War Three.
Macron’s comments have been criticized by Russian officials, who have accused him of rhetoric that could push the world closer to disaster. The French president has also been mocked for his height, with Russia calling him “Micron”.
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