Full Speech: Cornered by Superpowers, Macron Turns to Nuclear Deterrence? France Prepares for War...

In a grave televised address, French President Emmanuel Macron warned of escalating threats from Russia and hinted at extending France’s nuclear deterrence to protect European allies. Macron emphasised that France’s nuclear arsenal remains sovereign and under exclusive French control but opened the door for strategic discussions with European nations. The speech comes amid concerns over U.S. disengagement and rising tensions in Europe, with Macron asserting that Europe must no longer rely solely on Washington or Moscow for its security.