France and Germany discuss rules for long-range strikes on Russia over fears of nuclear escalation
Paris is holding consultations with Berlin on aligning the use of long-range weapons with France's nuclear strategy. According to the Financial Times, French officials fear that even a conventional strike on a Russian target could be interpreted by Moscow as a signal for a nuclear response. The discussion is taking place against the backdrop of expanding missile arsenals in Germany and other European countries.
Aziz Karimov