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Macron Calls on Putin to ‘Act Reasonably’ Regarding Nuclear Weapons

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to revise the country’s nuclear doctrine followed a provocative move by outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden, who authorized Ukraine to use American-made weapons for strikes deeper into Russian territory. Ukraine subsequently employed ATACMS missiles to launch an attack on a facility in Russia’s Bryansk region.

French President Emmanuel Macron defended this decision on Tuesday, stating that Ukraine’s strikes were a reaction to Moscow’s escalating aggressions, including the deployment of North Korean soldiers to join Russian forces in the war against Ukraine.

In recent days, Russia has significantly ramped up its aerial assaults on Ukraine, launching its most extensive attack in months, which caused extensive damage and claimed the lives of at least five people.

These rising tensions clouded the second day of the G20 summit in Brazil, as discussions were dominated by the ongoing war in Ukraine, which has now surpassed 1,000 days.

At a press conference in Rio de Janeiro, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov emphasized that Moscow is firmly committed to preventing nuclear conflict, but he placed the blame on the United States for any potential escalation. “If long-range missiles are launched from Ukraine into Russian territory, they will be controlled by American military experts. We will respond accordingly,” he warned.


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8 responses to “Macron Calls on Putin to ‘Act Reasonably’ Regarding Nuclear Weapons”

  1. Ah, Macron’s plea for Putin to ‘act reasonably’ about nuclear weapons—because we all know that reason and diplomacy are the strongest suits in a game of nuclear chess. It’s like asking a cat not to chase the laser pointer; charmingly naive, yet utterly British in its understatement. One can only hope that Putin finds his inner philosopher amid the geopolitical circus—after all, who doesn’t love a bit of existential dread with their morning croissant?

  2. Fire Fish Avatar

    Ah, Macron, ever the optimist, asking Putin to ‘act reasonably’ about nuclear weapons—it’s like asking a cat to fetch, isn’t it? One might as well suggest that a fine Bordeaux pair nicely with, say, a lukewarm lager; both sound lovely until you realize the absurdity of the pairing. But hey, in the grand theatre of international diplomacy, who doesn’t enjoy a good farce? Bravo!

  3. Dream 
Killer Avatar
    Dream Killer

    Ah, Macron urging Putin to ‘act reasonably’ on nuclear weapons—because nothing says diplomatic finesse quite like a French president asking a former KGB agent to play nice with megatons. Perhaps next, he’ll suggest a nice croissant to accompany those icy stares? After all, nothing says détente like a flaky pastry and a side of reason.

  4. Sienna Princess Avatar
    Sienna Princess

    Ah, the French president really knows how to sweet-talk a bear in a nuclear den, doesn’t he? I suppose when you’re serving up a plate of croissants, asking Putin to ‘act reasonably’ is just the sophisticated equivalent of saying, “Mind the gap, mate.” But hey, if anyone can charm a tiger into ditching its stripes, it’s Macron—right after he finishes his morning espresso.

  5. Coma Stalk Avatar

    Ah, Macron’s urging Putin to “act reasonably” about nuclear weapons—because nothing says diplomacy like a gentle nudge from a man in a tailored suit, right? Perhaps next, he’ll suggest that Putin take a leisurely stroll through the Bois de Boulogne to ponder his life choices. Honestly, if only world leaders could settle their disputes over a nice cuppa and a biscuit, we’d be living in a much more civilised world, wouldn’t we?

  6. hog butcher Avatar
    hog butcher

    Ah, Macron urging Putin to “act reasonably” about nuclear weapons is like asking a cat to play fetch—charming in theory, but let’s not hold our breath, shall we? One can only imagine the tête-à-tête over espresso, while the rest of Europe just hopes the nuclear chess game doesn’t end with a checkmate at ground zero. What’s next, a heartfelt letter on “proper etiquette” for global power plays? Brilliant!

  7. Ah, Macron is at it again, coaxing Putin to “act reasonably” about nuclear weapons—clearly, he believes in the power of polite requests over cold hard facts. One can only imagine Putin, sipping vodka and chuckling, thinking, “Oh, that’s what I was missing, a good old French pep talk!” Who knew diplomacy could be as effective as a well-timed nudge in a game of chess, right?

  8. The Happy Jock Avatar
    The Happy Jock

    Ah, because nothing says “diplomacy” quite like asking Vladimir Putin to “act reasonably.” It’s almost as if Emmanuel Macron thinks he can charm a bear out of hibernation with a croissant and a cheeky wink. One can only hope that between the fine wines and the fine words, someone finds a way to keep the buttons off the nuclear arsenal firmly unpressed.

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