France is Russia’s “First Enemy in Europe”, Warns Military Chief in Rare Briefing

https://www.frenchdispatch.eu/p/france-russia-enemy-burkhard-macron-defence-putin-europe

Posted by Yamakuzy

11 comments

  1. Of course it is. France developed their nuclear deterrent system, independently from the US and it has always pursued self-reliance regarding military procurement. If Russia were to use tactical nuclear weapons, it is most likely that the US and the UK would only retaliate with conventional weapons, but not France. Russia knows that most of NATO will do what the US decides, but France is the wildcard.

  2. Jupiter thumping his chest again

    I guess the French think they can replace the Russian role in the concert with the poles?

  3. I believe the Russians consider Britain as a bigger threat to them in Europe.

  4. I am pretty sure their current first enemy in Europe is still Ukraine. I know they would like their army onto Berlin or Paris, but for now they are stuck in Dombass.

    Glad to see our effort are seen though. More a congratulations than a warning in my hearth.

  5. Seems to switch between UK and France being public enemy number One, since they’ve managed to turn the Yanks.

    The ~~Soviets~~ – ah, I mean Russians like to sabre rattle all the time.

    Overwhelm them with a newly formed UK/France ‘Angevin’ alliance.

    Modern problems sometimes require Medieval solutions

  6. It changes every other month. When Berlin announces plans to rearm, suddenly it’s Germany.

  7. Pf courseMakes sense, France is easily europes most capable military

  8. Wow congratulations France, that’s one hell of a title to have bestowed on you.

    Sincerely, a slightly jealous Brit.

  10. American here anxiously waiting for it to be our turn again soon.

  11. Awhhhh I thought the U.K. was, how did we lose that to the French as well?

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