Macron open to stationing French nuclear weapons in other European nations

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French President Emmanuel Macron expressed readiness to discuss positioning France’s nuclear weapons in Europe to enhance defenses against Russia, amid concerns over a potential reduction of US military presence. He outlined three conditions for this nuclear extension: France would not bear the security costs for other nations, deployment must not weaken its own defense, and the decision to use the weapons would remain with the French president. While discussions are ongoing, a revision of France’s nuclear doctrine is not anticipated; instead, efforts aim to complement existing NATO security guarantees.

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