Clearing nuclear weapons in Europe will not bring security, threatens the Kremlin after the announcement of France
The eventual performance of French aircraft equipped with nuclear weapons in Europe will not bring security on the continent, threatens the Kremlin. The announcement comes after President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday, May 14, that he is ready to “Start a discussion” with partners regarding nuclear discouragement.
Dimitri Peskov/Photo: Profimedia
“The conduct of nuclear weapons on the European continent is not what will bring security, predictability and stability ”said Dmitri Peskov on Wednesday, May 14, asked about this possibility at his daily press conference.
“Russia, the US and European states equipped with nuclear weapons must continue to make important efforts to form a strategic security architecture in Europe.”he continued, appreciating that “the whole system of security and strategic stability“It is currently located “In a deplorable state”.
Macron has pleaded for France to share its nuclear discouragement capabilities with the rest of Europe. Specifically, he suggested that aircraft equipped with nuclear bombs should be stationed in other countries. This model is already applied by the United States, which have expanded “Nuclear umbrella ” On the Allies, writes Focus.ua.
“Given the times in which we live, I would like to be able to participate in exercises with all the partners who want this, to see if we can go further.”he emphasized.
The French leader explained that the US has nuclear weapons in Belgium, Germany, Italy and Turkey. Now, France is ready to open a discussion on the extension of its own “nuclear shadows”.
“I will define the framework in a very formal way in the next weeks and months, but I have already started the process, with the conditions I mentioned”Macron said.
