"This move, accompanied by a rhetoric hostile specifically toward Russia, fully reflects the negative trends that have taken shape so far within the activities carried out by NATO countries under anti-Russian slogans in the military-nuclear sphere," Maria Zakharova said

Emmanuel Macron said eight countries could enjoy protection from France's nuclear umbrella - but that Paris would retain sole decision-making power.

French president says Paris could deploy nuclear capable fighter jet to countries such as Germany and Poland

French President Emmanuel Macron said that France will expand its nuclear arsenal and will work more closely with 8 European countries on security.

NATO welcomes Macron's nuclear expansion, emphasising collaboration while maintaining France's independent nuclear strategy amidst shifting European defence dynamics.

"This move, accompanied by a rhetoric hostile specifically toward Russia, fully reflects the negative trends that have taken shape so far within the activities carried out by NATO…