The United States predicted a disaster if Russia responded to France's nuclear weapons initiatives
Quick Look
- Former adviser to the head of the Pentagon, Douglas McGregor, said on YouTube that the nuclear initiatives of the Europeans and French President Emmanuel Macron, including the recent tests of the M51.3 missile, could provoke a sharp reaction from Russia, which would be a disaster for the West, including the United States.
- He added that Europe would not dare to take decisive steps against Russia without confidence in the support of the United States.
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Why It Matters
France recently tested the M51.3 submarine-launched ballistic missile, with President Emmanuel Macron participating. This is part of the broader nuclear modernization of European countries in the context of growing tensions with Russia.
Initiatives on nuclear weapons by Europeans and French President Emmanuel Macron are fraught with a sharp reaction from Russia. This statement was made by retired US Army Colonel, former adviser to the head of the Pentagon, Douglas McGregor, on his YouTube channel.
He recalled that France recently tested the M51.3 missile, which was designed to be launched from a submarine. The French leader was present at the tests. McGregor noted that he is more concerned about Russia's reaction if Moscow takes the tests seriously. “For the West, including the US, this would be a disaster,” he said.
At the same time, the analyst expressed the opinion that Europe will not dare to take decisive steps against Russia if it is not confident in the support of the United States.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Russia may increase its nuclear rhetoric or conduct retaliatory military exercises in response to M51.3 tests in France
Possible · Within weeks
Europe will postpone decisive nuclear steps until it receives clear guarantees of military support from the United States
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What steps exactly do European countries plan to take in the field of nuclear weapons?
- How exactly can Russia respond to these initiatives?
- Does the US have specific plans to support Europe in case of escalation?
