Ukraine war: Moscow deems French nuclear deterrence proposal 'reckless'
Russia criticized Monday the initiative presented in March by Emmanuel Macron, as Paris and Helsinki announce the creation of a joint nuclear steering committee. Ursula von der Leyen also condemned Moscow's 'irresponsible and dangerous' conduct following several incidents in the Baltic Sea.
Russia described as 'reckless' on Monday the 'advanced nuclear deterrence' proposal put forward in March by French President Emmanuel Macron, according to reports cited by Le Monde in its live coverage of the war in Ukraine.
Moscow's response came the same day France and Finland released a joint statement announcing the establishment of enhanced nuclear cooperation between the two countries. According to the text cited by Le Monde, 'a nuclear steering committee will be established in the coming months to begin implementation of this cooperation.'
This Franco-Finnish rapprochement comes amid heightened tensions in the Baltic Sea, where several incidents have been reported in recent times. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned Russia's conduct in this regard as 'irresponsible and dangerous,' though further details on the precise nature of these incidents were not provided in available information.
Emmanuel Macron's initial proposal, mentioned in March, focused on strengthening the role of French nuclear deterrence in the framework of European security, in a context marked by the war in Ukraine and concerns among several European countries about Russia's strategic posture.
These developments in the diplomatic and military situation reflect an ongoing climate of tension between Russia and Western countries since the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine.
Sources
- EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : la Russie qualifie la « dissuasion nucléaire avancée » proposée par Emmanuel Macron en mars d’« imprudente » — Le Monde — Une
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