Russia's neighbour risks invasion, joins NATO nation's nuclear umbrella, angers Putin?| France

Norway has officially joined a France-led nuclear deterrence initiative as Europe faces growing security fears following Russia’s latest missile tests. French President Emmanuel Macron called the move a major step in European defence cooperation, while Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr warned that Russia’s massive nuclear arsenal sits dangerously close to Norway’s border. The decision makes Norway the ninth nation to join the expanding programme aimed at strengthening NATO-linked security coordination. As tensions with Moscow deepen and the Ukraine war continues, Europe is increasingly rethinking its defence strategy and long-term nuclear preparedness.