Macron Says France Won’t Retaliate With Nukes , if Russia Uses Them Against Ukraine.<br />Insider reports that French President Emmanuel Macron appeared in a television interview on Oct. 12.<br />He was asked, "Would France consider a tactical strike by Russia as a nuclear strike?".<br />His reply, which referenced France's policy to <br />only use nukes as self-defense, suggested <br />that the country would not retaliate.<br />France has a nuclear doctrine. It lies in the nation's fundamental interests that are clearly defined. They wouldn't be questioned should there be a ballistic nuclear attack, French President Emmanuel Macron, via France 2 network interview.<br />He also took to Twitter to comment.<br />His comments contrast the position <br />asserted by G7 countries on Oct. 10.<br />His comments contrast the position <br />asserted by G7 countries on Oct. 10.<br />We reaffirm that any use of chemical, biological or nuclear weapons by Russia would be met with severe consequences, Via G7 joint statement.<br />We reaffirm that any use of chemical, biological or nuclear weapons by Russia would be met with severe consequences, Via G7 joint statement.<br />Similarly, a senior NATO official said Russia's <br />use of nuclear weapons would , "almost certainly be drawing a physical response from <br />many allies, and potentially from NATO itself," leaving <br />Russia to face "unprecedented consequences.".<br />Similarly, a senior NATO official said Russia's <br />use of nuclear weapons would , "almost certainly be drawing a physical response from <br />many allies, and potentially from NATO itself," leaving <br />Russia to face "unprecedented consequences."
