**French President Open to Extending Nuclear Umbrella**
French President Emmanuel Macron has said he is open to extending France‘s nuclear umbrella to protect European allies. This comes amid ongoing Russian aggression in Europe.
Macron made the remarks during a televised address on March 5. He said that France would discuss the possibility of extending its nuclear umbrella to all of Europe with other countries. However, any decision would ultimately be up to the French president.
The move is seen as a response to Russia’s increasing military presence and alleged proxy war tactics in Europe. Macron warned that Russia’s aggression extends beyond Ukraine and affects the whole continent.
**Russia’s Military Build-up**
Macron also highlighted Russia’s growing military might, with President Vladimir Putin planning to mobilize an additional three million soldiers and add 4,000 tanks to its arsenal by 2030.
This has led Western leaders and defense officials to warn about the threat from Russia. They have said that Europe is not prepared for a large-scale war with Russia and that the US may not come to their aid.
**Peace Talks**
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and American delegations will meet soon for peace talks. The two sides are working on a plan for the first steps towards a just and sustainable peace as Russia’s full-scale invasion enters its fourth year.
**US Aid Halted**
The US has halted intelligence sharing with Ukraine, threatening the country‘s ability to strike Russian targets amid the full-scale war. This move has been confirmed by CIA Director John Ratcliffe.
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