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French President Emmanuel Macron fired back at Russia after the Kremlin criticized his nuclear deterrence remarks and likened him to Napoleon. Speaking at an EU summit in Brussels, Macron dismissed the comparison, stating, "Napoleon waged conquests. The only imperialistic power in Europe today is Russia."
His comments followed a solemn address warning that Russia is rapidly rearming and could target other nations if not deterred—including under France’s nuclear umbrella. Macron emphasized that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s strong reaction confirmed the truth in his statements, saying, "If he’s reacting like that, it’s because he knows what I said is true."
Macron accused Putin of breaking past agreements, including the Minsk accords signed after Russia’s 2014 invasion of Crimea. He suggested Moscow’s anger stemmed from being exposed, adding, "He was probably piqued by the fact we’re exposing his game."
Addressing U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks questioning France’s commitment to NATO, Macron defended European allies, recalling their support for the U.S. in Afghanistan after 9/11. "We are loyal and faithful allies," he said, also criticizing the abrupt U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Macron revealed that multiple EU leaders had approached him regarding France’s nuclear deterrence extension to Europe. He aims for cooperation by mid-2025 after further technical discussions. Additionally, he invited European military chiefs to a Paris meeting next week.
Macron’s firm stance comes as tensions between Russia and the West escalate, with France advocating for a stronger European defense strategy to counter future threats.
