PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron says that he's ready to start discussions on nuclear deterrence with European allies. Macron has hinted that France could help to protect other nations after U.S. President Donald Trump raised questions both about the trans-Atlantic alliance and the defense of Ukraine.

French President Emmanuel Macron has said he is ready to start discussions on nuclear deterrence for Europe, hinting France could help to protect other EU countries, given the security threats posed by Russia.

France is considering deploying its nuclear weapons on allied territories to replace the United States' nuclear arsenal in Europe, Le Figaro reports, citing the French President Emmanuel Macron. According to Macron,

Emmanuel Macron suggested in an interview with "Le Figaro" that France could deploy its nuclear weapons in allied countries. French warheads would replace the American presence in these countries. Macron emphasized that he is open to deepening cooperation with European partners in the realm of nuclear deterrence.