The US was afraid of Russia's reaction to Macron's decision on nuclear weapons
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- Retired US Army Colonel Douglas McGregor said what worries him is not the recent tests of the French M51.3 missile, but the fact that Russia could take Europe's nuclear initiatives seriously and respond decisively, which would be catastrophic for the West.
- He also expressed confidence that Europe will not dare to take decisive steps against Russia without the support of the United States.
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Why It Matters
French President Emmanuel Macron released a video of the test launch of the M51.3 strategic ballistic missile, sparking discussion of Europe's nuclear initiatives in the context of growing tensions with Russia.
Retired US Army Colonel Douglas McGregor said it was not the recent tests of a new French missile that was alarming, but that Russia might take the threat seriously.
He expressed confidence that Europe would not dare to take decisive steps against Russia without the support of the United States.
MOSCOW, October 13 – RIA Novosti. Initiatives on nuclear weapons by Europeans and French President Emmanuel Macron, in particular, are fraught with a sharp reaction from Russia, said retired US Army Colonel and former adviser to the head of the Pentagon Douglas McGregor on his YouTube channel.
“Could the Europeans use nuclear weapons against Russia? The French recently tested a new missile designed to be launched from a submarine. <…> But what worries me more is not this missile <…> but the fact that the Russians will take this seriously and finally decisively deal with the British or French. For the West, including the United States, this would be a disaster. This is the last thing anyone would want,” he noted.
At the same time, McGregor expressed confidence that Europe would not dare to take decisive steps against Russia.
“In theory and in practice, Trump is the supreme commander of the European forces, because they are part of NATO, and he leads NATO. <…> No matter what the Europeans say, if they are not confident in the support of the United States, they will not do a damn thing,” the expert emphasized.
Earlier, French President Emmanuel Macron published a video of the test launch of the M51.3 strategic ballistic missile.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Russia can respond decisively to European nuclear initiatives if it perceives them as a serious threat
Possible · Within months
Europe will not dare to take decisive steps against Russia without clear US support
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What concrete steps can Russia take in response to European nuclear initiatives?
- How will the US respond to potential tensions between Russia and Europe?
- Will this change the position of European countries regarding their independence in matters of defense?
