France has warned Germany of the risk of nuclear escalation with Russia.
Paris is demanding that Berlin clearly define how it plans to use long-range missiles in the event of a conflict with Moscow, writes the Financial Times. The French military fears that a conventional attack on Russian territory could be misinterpreted and lead to a nuclear response.
Germany is currently developing and purchasing systems in the range between 500 and more than 2,000 km. France emphasizes that Berlin has no experience of its own in nuclear deterrence, so it is particularly important to agree in advance on the rules for the use of such weapons.
Britain and Germany are also working together on weapons with a range of over 2,000 km, and France is considering joining the program.
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