World · 17 hours ago
France fears German long-range missiles could trigger nuclear conflict
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French officials fear Germany's new long-range missiles, with ranges from 500km to over 2,000km, could push Russia to the nuclear threshold if Berlin sets no clear rules for using them. Paris and Berlin are due to hold talks, the Financial Times reported, and France wants both sides' defence plans lined up. A senior German official said Berlin agreed Europe needs a joint doctrine.
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