Estonia Weighs Joining French Nuclear Deterrence Dialogue, PM Says
Prime Minister Kristen Michal says Tallinn is discussing participation in a French-led "forward nuclear deterrence" initiative, while noting French troops already support Estonia's defense.
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal said his country is discussing the possibility of joining a French initiative on "forward nuclear deterrence," according to a report by Russian news agency TASS.
Michal was quoted as saying that France is already contributing to Estonia's security by deploying troops in the country, in addition to the potential nuclear deterrence cooperation under discussion.
The report did not provide further details on the scope, timeline or specific terms of the discussions between Estonia and France regarding the deterrence project, nor did it specify when Michal made the remarks.
France has in recent years signaled openness to discussing its nuclear deterrent with European partners as part of broader debates on continental security. Estonia, a NATO member bordering Russia, has hosted allied troops, including French forces, under NATO's enhanced forward presence arrangements aimed at reinforcing the alliance's eastern flank.
TASS did not cite additional Estonian or French government sources confirming further specifics of the reported discussions. This article is based on the TASS report; independent confirmation from Estonian or French officials was not immediately available.
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- Estonia discusses joining French 'forward nuclear deterrence' project, prime minister says — TASS (Russia)
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