Thu Mar 06 15:24:40 UTC 2025: ## Lavrov Condemns Macron’s Nuclear Deterrent Proposal as Threat to Russia

**Moscow, March 6, 2025** – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has denounced French President Emmanuel Macron’s suggestion to extend France’s nuclear deterrent to other European nations as a direct threat to Russia. Lavrov, speaking at a press conference, stated that Macron’s comments, made following a conversation with Germany’s likely next Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, represent a preparation for nuclear action against Russia.

Macron, in a national address on Wednesday, described Russia as a threat to France and Europe, expressing concerns about a potential shift in US policy under President Donald Trump. He proposed extending France’s nuclear umbrella to other European countries.

The Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, dismissed Macron’s statements as detached from reality, drawing a mocking comparison to a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. Lavrov further criticized Macron’s suggestion that European peacekeepers could be deployed to Ukraine following a peace agreement, asserting that Russia views such a move as hostile and comparable to a NATO presence. He vehemently rejected any compromise on this issue.

Lavrov’s remarks escalated the rhetoric, drawing historical parallels between Macron and figures like Hitler and Napoleon. While acknowledging Macron hasn’t explicitly stated a desire to conquer Russia, Lavrov implied that such ambition exists. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov echoed these sentiments, characterizing Macron’s speech as “extremely confrontational” and suggesting France desires the continuation of the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin believes that Macron’s focus on Russia as a threat ignores NATO’s growing military presence near Russian borders.

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