France is demanding that Germany explain how it plans to use long-range missiles against Russia in the event of an armed conflict with Moscow. The "Financial Times" writes about this and cites sources in European official circles.
"France is pressuring Germany to determine how it will use long-range missiles in the event of a conflict with Russia. Paris is holding talks with German officials in an attempt to agree on the Berlin Doctrine regarding the use of weapons capable of carrying out so-called 'precision strikes.'
As mentioned, Paris's concern stems from the fact that Germany, together with a group of other countries, including Great Britain, Poland, as well as the Nordic and Baltic countries, is increasing its arsenal of long-range weapons in an attempt to strengthen the "containment" of Moscow.
In particular, Berlin is purchasing and developing surface-to-air missiles with a flight range of between 500 km and more than 2,000 km, which will allow the German armed forces to hit targets deep inside Russian territory.
"One French official warned that it is possible to hit a Russian target with conventional weapons but "get a nuclear response".
The authors of the article emphasize: Paris fears that Moscow may misinterpret Germany's actions, which will lead to escalation and a nuclear war.