Poland and Baltic nations have welcomed a proposal by French President Emmanuel Macron to launch talks about using France’s nuclear deterrent to protect the continent from Russian threats. Moscow quickly dismissed the move as “extremely confrontational.
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Can conservation efforts turn the tide?Federal judge blocks drastic funding cuts to medical researchEXp Realty CEO expects US home sales will rise modestly this year and a more buyer-friendly marketHamas brushes off Trump's threat and says it will only free hostages in return for a lasting trucePapa Francisco descansa tras noche tranquila en su tercera semana hospitalizado por neumoníaUkraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, meets French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the European Council to discuss continued support for Ukraine and European defense, in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk, center, speaks with Latvia’s Prime Minister Evika Silina, left, and European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas during a round table meeting at an EU Summit in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk speaks with the media as he arrives for an EU Summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nauseda arrives for an EU Summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nauseda speaks with the media as he arrives for an EU Summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, right, arrives for a round table meeting at an EU Summit in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center right, walks by Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, center, during a round table meeting at an EU Summit in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, and European Council President Antonio Costa, right, during a round table meeting at an EU Summit in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center, speaks with European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, right, during a round table meeting at an EU Summit in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, second right, greets Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen during a round table meeting at an EU Summit in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, meets French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the European Council to discuss continued support for Ukraine and European defense, in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, meets French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the European Council to discuss continued support for Ukraine and European defense, in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk, center, speaks with Latvia’s Prime Minister Evika Silina, left, and European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas during a round table meeting at an EU Summit in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk, center, speaks with Latvia’s Prime Minister Evika Silina, left, and European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas during a round table meeting at an EU Summit in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk speaks with the media as he arrives for an EU Summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk speaks with the media as he arrives for an EU Summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nauseda arrives for an EU Summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nauseda arrives for an EU Summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nauseda speaks with the media as he arrives for an EU Summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nauseda speaks with the media as he arrives for an EU Summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, right, arrives for a round table meeting at an EU Summit in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, right, arrives for a round table meeting at an EU Summit in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center right, walks by Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, center, during a round table meeting at an EU Summit in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center right, walks by Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, center, during a round table meeting at an EU Summit in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, and European Council President Antonio Costa, right, during a round table meeting at an EU Summit in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, and European Council President Antonio Costa, right, during a round table meeting at an EU Summit in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center, speaks with European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, right, during a round table meeting at an EU Summit in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center, speaks with European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, right, during a round table meeting at an EU Summit in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, second right, greets Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen during a round table meeting at an EU Summit in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, second right, greets Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen during a round table meeting at an EU Summit in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. BRUSSELS — Poland and Baltic nations welcomed Thursday a proposal by French President Emmanuel Macron to launch talks about usingOn Wednesday, Macron said he has decided to open a “strategic debate” on using France’s nuclear deterrent to protect European allies amid concerns over potential U.S. disengagement. The French president described Moscow a “threat to France and Europe,” in a televised address to the nation.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday Macron’s speech was “extremely confrontational.” “One can conclude that France thinks more about war, about continuing the war,” he said during a regular call with journalists. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov echoed Peskov, saying during a news conference in Moscow that Macron’s comments were a “threat” against Russia.EU leaders meet for emergency summit on defense and Ukraine aid amid waning US support Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk, whose country holds the EU’s rotating presidency, said “we must seriously consider this proposal.” He noted that “as always, the details matter, but France’s willingness in this regard is very significant.” Baltic nations also showed interest in Macron’s offering as they push for more defense spending by EU countries to avoid any future aggression by neighboring Russia.“We have high expectations because a nuclear umbrella would serve as really very serious deterrence towards Russia,” Nausėda said. Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa called the French proposal “an opportunity to discuss,” stressing that more time was needed to have talks with other European allies and at the domestic level.The United Kingdom, which is no longer an EU member but is working on restoring closer ties with the 27-nation bloc, also has nuclear weapons. “In terms of extending our nuclear deterrent or using it to protect other European nations –- we already do,” said Tom Wells, a spokesman for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. “The U.K. already commits its nuclear forces to NATO, helping to safeguard European Euro-Atlantic security.” During the Cold War, the U.S. nuclear umbrella was aimed at ensuring that allies, especially NATO members, would be protected by American nuclear forces in case of a threat. That’s one of the reasons why many nations in Europe and across the world haven’t pursued their own nuclear arsenals.called for a discussion on “nuclear sharing” with France. Germany is among the European countries that host U.S. nuclear weapons under NATO’s nuclear sharing policy, Macron said Wednesday any decision to use France’s nuclear weapons would remain only in the hands of the French president.Corbet is an Associated Press reporter based in Paris. She covers French politics, diplomacy and defense as well as gender issues and breaking news.Gene Hackman’s dog was misidentified as other mysteries swirl around actor’s deathTrump reaches 36.6 million television viewers for first address to Congress in second term
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