Kremlin demands inclusion of European nuclear powers in stability talks
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- •On March 4, 2026, the Kremlin declared that talks on a new START treaty are impossible without considering France's nuclear weapons.
- •Russian officials emphasized that nuclear deterrence remains a cornerstone of global security in statements made on March 4, 2026.
- •French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin concurred on the importance of nuclear deterrence during recent discussions.
- •The Kremlin's position marks a shift toward demanding that European nuclear arsenals be factored into future strategic arms control negotiations.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Western powers agree to include France and other European nuclear states in strategic talks Russia may engage in broader arms control negotiations, potentially leading to updated treaties that reflect current nuclear capabilities in Europe.
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RUTASS (EN)Talks on another START impossible without taking France's arsenals into account — KremlinRUTASS (EN)Kremlin agrees with Macron that nuclear deterrence underpins global securityRUSputnik (EN)Nuclear Deterrence Remains Cornerstone of Global Security - KremlinRUInterfax (RU)В Кремле исключили переговоры о стратстабильности без учета европейских ядерных держав