Russia A Threat To France Says Emmanuel Macron , Kremlin Responds With Defiance

In a prime-time address to the nation French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a strong message, warning that Russia poses a threat directly to France and Europe.

Macron stressed that Europe must be ready to defend itself, specifically in light of the ongoing war in Ukraine, and suggested that European countries may need to rely less on the United States moving forward.

Macron hit back at Russia, following the Kremlin warning him not to threaten it with nuclear rhetoric. The French leader said, ‘We need to be ready for that not to be the case when it comes to US support for Ukraine, referring to the uncertain political landscape under US President Donald Trump.