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Europe Builds "Nuclear Umbrella" With 300 Missiles Spread Across Continent

Europe is planning to forge a bubble of nuclear protection from Russia made up of 300 French ballistic missiles.

French president Macron has suggested the submarine-launched warheads are fanned across the continent to shore up collective defense.

His offer followed a German minister urging the UK and France to forge a "nuclear shield" to deter Russia.

Leaders in Europe are worried about the ramifications of a possible Donald Trump win in the November presidential election.

And nuclear threats are coming out of Russia thick and fast as Putin's illegal war in Ukraine drags on.

Macron said he wanted to open up conversations about "missile defence, long-range weapons and nuclear weapons" across Europe.

The French premier, who has been incredibly vocal about stepping up defence in the face of Putin, said we need a "credible European defence".

The current US-led Nato alliance, he believes, does not offer enough protection.

France, he says, "is ready to contribute more to the defence of European soil," independently from America, offering up the 300-ballistic and cruise missile store.

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 @Pr0porti0nalSteveForwardfrom Illinois commented…1mo1MO

The French have around 290 nuclear warheads, of which 280 are deployed compared to 5,580 held by the Russian Federation.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1mo1MO

How would you feel living under a 'nuclear umbrella' knowing there are 300 missiles spread across your continent for protection?

 @9LYXT4DNatural Law from Georgia answered…1mo1MO

I would feel safe but worried also because what if they accidentally blow up.

 @9LYXM4V from Georgia answered…1mo1MO

I would feel safe and not safe at the same time because that protection could break at any moment.

 @MajesticTreatyLibertarianfrom New York commented…1mo1MO

First, no country uses nuclear weapons in war. Second, if the second plan is simply to pay the French military industrialists (not nuclear), we are not buying.

 @MajesticThrushPatriotfrom South Carolina commented…1mo1MO

France possesses the only EU nuclear deterrence (since Brexit removed Britains aging 225 warheads), with approximately 290 nuclear warheads as of 2023:

- 240 warheads on submarine-launched ballistic missiles (M51 SLBMs)

- 50 warheads on air-launched cruise missiles (ASMP) carried by Rafale fighter jets

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1mo1MO

How does the idea of Europe creating its own defense independent of America change your view of global security dynamics?

 @9LZ29MJPeace and Freedom from Texas answered…1mo1MO

diplomatic efforts, development support, mediation and conflict prevention to nuclear non-proliferation, arms export controls or maritime security.

 @PersistentBl4ckBoxRepublican from Tennessee commented…1mo1MO

That is unfortunately a necessary precaution. Against Russia and in the event of a “new regime” in the US. But for it to be relevant for real as a deterrent, France will have to rapidly expand its arsenal and the range of its missiles

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1mo1MO

How do you think the spread of 300 nuclear missiles across Europe would affect the daily lives and psychological well-being of its citizens?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1mo1MO

Considering the potential escalation with Russia, do you think relying on nuclear weapons for defense is a responsible strategy?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1mo1MO

Do you believe the concept of a European 'nuclear shield' makes the continent safer or increases the risk of conflict?

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