France, Poland discuss nuclear deterrence exercises

France and Poland are in discussions to conduct joint military exercises that would include elements of nuclear deterrence, according to a Politico report. The talks are part of a French initiative to involve European allies in its nuclear deterrence framework, with Poland having already joined the effort. The cooperation model under consideration also includes Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, and Sweden, and may involve the deployment of French aircraft with nuclear weapons on allied territory, though Poland is currently refusing that option. French President Emmanuel Macron stated that specific cooperation options will be worked out 'in the coming months,' as European nations reassess security postures. France's nuclear arsenal consists of about 300 warheads, while Britain's has 225, a combined total far smaller than Russia's.