Bangladesh, March 18 -- The United Kingdom has firmly opposed the expansion of nuclear weapons in Europe, Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated during a press conference on March 15. His comments come in response to recent suggestions from French President Emmanuel Macron about extending Frances nuclear umbrella to other European Union (EU) member states. Macrons proposal has sparked a heated debate among Western leaders and has drawn criticism from Russia, which perceives it as an aggressive move against Moscow.

The issue of nuclear weapons has become a growing concern in European security discussions, particularly in light of shifting transatlantic relations. French President Emmanuel Macron has floated the idea of sharing Frances nuclear...