In his recent address, French President Macron articulated the anxiety felt in France regarding the new era initiated by Trump’s reinstated policies, particularly concerning Ukraine. Macron emphasized the ongoing threat of Russia’s aggression to Europe, urging that preparations must be made for potential shifts in U.S. support. He critically noted that peace must not come at any cost and highlighted the necessity for increased defense spending while discussing extending France's nuclear deterrent to bolster European security.
"I want to believe that the United States will stay by our side but we have to be prepared for that not to be the case."
"Russia has become, at the moment I am speaking to you and for the years to come, a threat to France and Europe."
"Peace cannot be agreed at any cost, and there cannot be a ceasefire that is too fragile."
"I have decided to open up the strategic debate on the protection of our allies on the European continent through our nuclear deterrent."
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