As EU capitals line up behind the message that Europe must guarantee its own security, French President Emmanuel Macron could be forgiven for thinking... It is a message Macron has repeatedly drummed home since coming to power in 2017: Europe must be more self-sufficient on defence and break free from dependence on the United States.

Another day, another withdrawal of US support for Ukraine’s and, therefore, Europe’s security. While President Donald Trump pushes for a surrender deal with Russia, Europeans are hurrying to equip Europe to defend itself without American help.

France will consider extending the protection of its nuclear arsenal to its allies, French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday, while warning that Europe needs to be ready for the United States to not “remain by our side” in the Ukraine-Russia war.

French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday he will confer with European allies on the idea of using France’s nuclear deterrent to protect the continent in the face of Russia’s threat.

French President Emmanuel Macron has declared that Russia has become a threat to France and Europe, emphasizing the escalating conflict in Ukraine and peace negotiations during a televised speech. While covering a range of topics,