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Macron to discuss nuclear deterrence with European allies. A look at France's unique strategy
Read full article: Macron to discuss nuclear deterrence with European allies. A look at France's unique strategyFrench President Emmanuel Macron says he’s ready to start discussions on nuclear deterrence with European allies.
France joining the U.S. in seeking access to Ukraine's minerals; says it's in talks
Read full article: France joining the U.S. in seeking access to Ukraine's minerals; says it's in talksThe French defense minister says France is also seeking access to Ukraine’s deposits of critical minerals, indicating that the United States isn’t the only player.
European defense heavyweights say meeting Trump's military spending target won't be easy
Read full article: European defense heavyweights say meeting Trump's military spending target won't be easyThe defense ministers of Europe’s five top military spenders say they intend to continue increasing their investments in defense but described President-elect Donald Trump’s challenge for them to raise spending to 5% of their overall economic output as extremely difficult.
In rare call, Russian defense minister warns French counterpart against sending troops to Ukraine
Read full article: In rare call, Russian defense minister warns French counterpart against sending troops to UkraineRussia’s defense minister has warned his French counterpart against deploying troops to Ukraine in a rare phone call and noted that Moscow stands ready to take part in talks to end the fighting.
France will soon deliver 78 howitzers to Ukraine to meet Kyiv's urgent needs, defense minister says
Read full article: France will soon deliver 78 howitzers to Ukraine to meet Kyiv's urgent needs, defense minister saysFrance's defense minister says it will soon be able to deliver 78 Caesar howitzers to Ukraine.