Macron says Europe should strengthen self-defense and raise nuclear strategy | WPN World People News

French President Emmanuel Macron publicly stated on the 6th that Russia's aggression will not stop at Ukraine and has become a threat to France and Europe. He will discuss with European allies how to respond, including opening discussions on nuclear weapons strategy. In response, Russia criticized Macron, citing Napoleon's failed invasion of Russia in 1812.

The war in Ukraine has made Europe realize the danger posed by Russia. U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to stop military aid to Ukraine has strengthened Europe's firm support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Macron pointed out that Russia's aggressive actions "seem to have no borders," and Russia continues to expand its military budget and forces. By 2030, it plans to add 300,000 soldiers, 3,000 tanks, and 300 jet fighters. Macron emphasized that Europe's future will not be determined by the United States or Russia. France itself possesses nuclear weapons, and Europe must engage in nuclear strategy discussions. He suggested that if Ukraine and Russia sign a peace agreement, European troops could be deployed to Ukraine to ensure the peace agreement is implemented, although Macron added that these troops would not be involved in frontline combat.

In response, Russia stated that the deployment of European troops to Ukraine would be equivalent to a "NATO presence" and would constitute a direct threat to Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin sarcastically remarked that France should remember the lesson of Napoleon's disastrous invasion of Russia in 1812.