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Bloomberg: Europe Considers Developing Nuclear Arsenal

Published February 13, 2026, 12:23
Bloomberg: Europe Considers Developing Nuclear Arsenal

According to a Bloomberg report, European capitals are discussing, for the first time since the end of the Cold War, the development of a nuclear arsenal as a deterrent. This discussion was triggered by the temporary halt of information flow from the US to Ukraine, which led to military defeats for Kyiv and caused concern among European allies. Europe relies on the American "nuclear umbrella" for its security, but questioning the reliability of the US is pushing European countries to consider alternatives. Currently, only the United Kingdom and France possess nuclear weapons, with French President Macron offering France's nuclear umbrella to Europe. The acquisition of nuclear weapons by other European countries is theoretically possible, but would require significant financial investment and potential violations of international treaties. Discussions are taking place at a low level, involving countries that host US military bases and feel directly threatened by Russia. Europe is approaching the issue with caution, considering potential Russian reactions. The development of a European nuclear arsenal could be a response to uncertainty about US commitment to European security, but also raises serious diplomatic and strategic questions.