Key Facts
• July 10: French President Macron met UK Prime Minister Starmer in London.
• Both nations agreed to enhance nuclear deterrence cooperation amid rising military threats.
• Collaboration on next-generation cruise missile “Storm Shadow” development was discussed.
• UK Ministry of Defense confirmed independent but coordinated nuclear deterrence policies.
• Online meeting with German and Italian leaders addressed Ukraine support.
• Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba called for Russia’s positive response to achieve peace.
• France and UK to lead post-ceasefire security guarantees for Ukraine.
Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met in London on July 10 to discuss strengthening nuclear deterrence cooperation. The meeting, attended by key ministers, focused on addressing heightened military threats, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Both nations aim to develop the next-generation “Storm Shadow” cruise missile and maintain independent yet coordinated nuclear deterrence policies. Additionally, an online meeting with German and Italian leaders explored strategies for supporting Ukraine, with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba urging Russia to engage positively for peace. France and the UK also plan to lead efforts in providing security guarantees for Ukraine after a ceasefire.
