France will cover its neighbors with a "nuclear umbrella". To defend against Russia, fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons will be stationed in European countries. President Emmanuel Macron's initiative envisages the deployment of French Rafale fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons in European countries, as well as the creation of a common system of early warning and intelligence sharing. The project is supposed to complete the American "nuclear umbrella" and create additional strategic uncertainty for Russia. Open with VPN | No VPN.