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.

In a significant development, Russia has indicated that the possibility of conducting new nuclear tests remains an “open question.” This statement by Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has added to global tensions over nuclear security. Strategic Ambiguity on Testing Ryabkov, speaking at a government forum, stated, “The option of conducting nuclear