In consequence to the evolution of the Russian atomic doctrine, in peculiar the lowering of the atomic weapons threshold announced by president Vladimir Putin in November 2024, French abroad Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, defined this decision as a specified rhetoric and assured that the V Republic could not be intimidated by specified actions. The message was reinforced in early March by president Emmanuel Macron, who speaks straight of the threat to France and the French, as well as the anticipation of extending French atomic deterrence to the remainder of Europe. He expressed hope of achieving cooperation by the end of the first half of 2025, after conducting method talks with another leaders, including Poland.
