France, Poland discuss nuclear deterrence cooperation

French President Emmanuel Macron has stated that Paris is considering 'information exchange, joint exercises, and possible deployment of forces' with Warsaw as part of a French initiative to involve allies in its nuclear deterrence system. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed Poland has joined the group of countries invited by France, which also includes Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, and Greece. France, the EU's sole nuclear power with roughly 290 warheads, retains the final decision on their use, while Tusk noted the deployment of French nuclear-capable aircraft over Poland is 'not his dream.' Specific cooperation options will be developed in the coming months.