# Estonia discusses joining French 'forward nuclear deterrence' project, prime minister says

https://mins.news/en/item/58092

- TASS, 2026-09-14 17:38 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2187513

> Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal said Estonia is discussing with France whether to join Paris’s “forward nuclear deterrence” initiative. He said participation requires specific capabilities and readiness, adding that Estonia is already under NATO’s nuclear umbrella and that deeper nuclear cooperation could be pursued if possible.

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