France plans to extend its nuclear deterrence to European allies, creating tension with Russia. President Macron's statements led to a strong reaction from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Lavrov accused France of nuclear blackmail and warned that Russia would consider this in its defense strategy.

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov responded to President Emmanuel Macron's speech warning of Moscow's threat to Europe hinting that France could use nuclear weapons

Emmanuel Macron at a press conference at the end of the Extraordinary European Council, Brussels, March 6, 2025. LUDOVIC MARIN / AFP. As soon as the European Cou