French President Emmanuel Macron has said he is ready to start discussions on nuclear deterrence for Europe, hinting France could help to protect other EU countries, given the security threats posed by Russia.

The security landscape in Europe is shifting, prompting discussions about strengthening the continent’s nuclear deterrence capabilities. France, the only EU country with an independent nuclear arsenal,

French President Emmanuel Macron began a two-day state visit to Portugal to strengthen bilateral ties and encourage European unity as the fate of Ukraine remains uncertain under an increasingly critical Trump administration.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was irritated by French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent suggestion of deploying European troops into Ukraine following a ceasefire. Macron reportedly floated the idea during a Wednesday video conference among leaders of the European Union following France’s bilateral conversations with the United States.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday corrected President Donald Trump’s comment on Europe’s aid to Ukraine, three days after President Emmanuel Macron did the same. The United States and other countries under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization,