28 minutes agoMacro: France will not respond with nuclear weapons if Russia uses them
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)French President Emmanuel Macron has said France will not respond to the use of nuclear weapons if Russia uses them against Ukraine, according to Skynews. Our “Doctrine is based on the nation's basic interests. They are clearly defined and would not be affected at all if a nuclear attack was to occur in Ukraine”, he said. [...]
Our “Doctrine is based on the nation's basic interests. They are clearly defined and would not be affected at all if a nuclear attack took place in Ukraine”He said.
This is the first time Macro spoke of the doctrine of nuclear weapons prevention. But despite his threats, there has been no indication that Russian President Vladimir Putin will use nuclear weapons.
The French leader said Putin should discuss peace in Ukraine and that he thinks Kiev will have to negotiate with him at some point.
“Today, first of all, Vladimir Putin must stop this war, respect Ukraine's territorial integrity and discuss peace”, he said.
