Emmanuel Macron opens the debate on French nuclear deterrence – L’Express

Emmanuel Macron opens the debate on French nuclear deterrence

It is a scene that has marked the whole world. Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump, in full altercation in the oval office. Coming to negotiate an agreement on Ukrainian minerals in exchange for American support, the president of Ukraine is verbally attacked by his counterpart and by vice-president JD Vance. He leaves Washington rang, while Trump talks about a “disrespect”.

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A few days later, the United States announced to suspend help in Ukraine. While the American president is closer to the speech held by Russia on the conflict in Ukraine, Europe worries. She tries to rethink her defense, the nuclear question of which is part.

In a few days, Emmanuel Macron made several statements on French nuclear deterrence. And to understand what this implies, the magnifying glass called on Clément Daniez, journalist at the L’Express Service of L’Express, specialist in defense issues.

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