Macron: We are ready to expand our nuclear umbrella for European allies

According to Mehr News Agency Yaf IndependentIn his television speech, French President Emmanuel Macron said: “It is ready to expand the French nuclear umbrella to protect European allies.”

“I have decided to start strategic discussions about defending the entire continent with my nuclear weapons,” he said. The decision will depend on the leaders and commanders of the European Armed Forces.

Macron warned: Russia's threat to Europe encompasses the whole of Europe. This rape may seem distant, but it is very close. Russia interferes with our elections and is publishing its propaganda everywhere.

He also called for an increase in defense costs among European allies and expressed concern over the possibility that the United States would not help them if Russia invaded Europe.

The French president added: “I want to believe that the US will stand by us, but we must be ready for this to happen.

Macron also pointed to the increase in Russia's military capability, saying that Moscow continues to arm and has devoted 5 % of its budget to defense.

Also, by year 3, Russia plans to mobilize three million other soldiers and 4,000 new tanks with military capacity. It Add.

In the end, Macron claimed: Russia has become a threat to France and Europe, and being watching and not taking any action would be a kind of madness.

On the other hand, the Al -Jazeera Qatar also quoted Macron as saying: “We tend to stand with us, referring to relations between Europe and the United States.”

“We are ready for any scenario, both with and without US cooperation,” he said.

Macron added: European governments must be ready to defend themselves and also point out the increase in defense costs.

“We hope to persuade President Trump to refrain from imposing customs tariffs on European goods,” he said.

The French president also said that next week, the heads of the Army's headquarters will bring together the countries ready to ensure peace in Ukraine.

“In this dangerous world, staying in the audience is insanity,” Macron added.

“Russia is now a threat to France and Europe, and we tend to continue to support us,” he said.