U.S.-Europe Alliance Crumbles Over Ukraine? Macron's Nuclear Shield Offer Divides Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that he will consult with European allies on potentially using France’s nuclear capabilities to safeguard the continent against Russian threats, amid fears of reduced U.S. involvement. Poland and the Baltic nations backed Macron’s proposal to explore France’s nuclear deterrent as a shield against Russian threats during the EU’s emergency summit on Ukraine in Brussels.