Russian officials have condemned French President Emmanuel Macron's suggestion to use France's nuclear arsenal to protect European allies, labeling the move as provocative and a potential escalation of tensions.

The Kremlin has firmly rejected Ukraine’s proposal to exchange occupied Ukrainian territories for areas in Russia’s Kursk region currently under Kyiv’s control. The response underscores Moscow’s unwavering stance on territorial disputes amid the ongoing conflict. Russia Rules Out Territorial Exchange Ukraine had suggested a possible exchange of territories as a step toward