France is expanding its role in European nuclear capabilities due to the weakening of confidence in the security guarantees of the United States." Ten countries, including Britain, Germany, Poland and several Nordic countries, have joined Macron's "proactive deterrence" initiative, the Wall Street Journal reports. The plan includes deploying nuclear-capable French fighter jets across Europe and "improving information sharing and early warning systems to deter Russia." The Baltic states are not included in this plan, and Italy has refused to participate, the publication notes.

France is expanding its role in European nuclear capabilities due to the weakening of confidence in the security guarantees of the United States." Ten countries, including Britain, Germany, Poland and several Nordic countries, have joined Macron's "proactive deterrence" initiative, the Wall Street Journal reports. The plan includes deploying nuclear-capable French fighter jets across Europe and "improving information sharing and early warning systems to deter Russia." The Baltic states are not included in this plan, and Italy has refused to participate, the publication notes.