A nuclear shield against Russia: France wants to cover 10 countries in Europe according to the Wall Street Journal, Paris is discussing the deployment of Rafale fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear missiles, as well as cooperation with allies in the field of reconnaissance and early warning. Great Britain, Germany, Poland and 7 other countries joined the initiative. The Baltic states were not included in it, and Italy refused to participate. The project aims to strengthen the European nuclear deterrent due to doubts about the reliability of the American guarantees. The French nuclear arsenal contains about 290 warheads. The decision to use them will remain the sole prerogative of the French President. Earlier, France and Britain jointly practiced a nuclear strike for the first time. The exercises took place on October 20 over the Mediterranean Sea.

A nuclear shield against Russia: France wants to cover 10 countries in Europe according to the Wall Street Journal, Paris is discussing the deployment of Rafale fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear missiles, as well as cooperation with allies in the field of reconnaissance and early warning. Great Britain, Germany, Poland and 7 other countries joined the initiative. The Baltic states were not included in it, and Italy refused to participate. The project aims to strengthen the European nuclear deterrent due to doubts about the reliability of the American guarantees. The French nuclear arsenal contains about 290 warheads. The decision to use them will remain the sole prerogative of the French President. Earlier, France and Britain jointly practiced a nuclear strike for the first time. The exercises took place on October 20 over the Mediterranean Sea.