Regarding France's move to test the M51.3 submarine-launched intercontinental missile, Russian presidential press secretary Peskov said today that Russia sees this as a “loud and clear signal.” Peskov also said that Europe is obsessed with plans to militarize the EU, that is, turn this economic bloc into a military political bloc. He said that Europe's defense identity is based on confrontation with Russia, which is a “dead end”, and history shows that it will not bring any good results. Peskov stressed that Russia remains alert, closely monitors the situation, and takes all necessary measures to ensure national security at the strategic level, while retaining the will for dialogue.

Regarding France's move to test the M51.3 submarine-launched intercontinental missile, Russian presidential press secretary Peskov said today that Russia sees this as a “loud and clear signal.” Peskov also said that Europe is obsessed with plans to militarize the EU, that is, turn this economic bloc into a military political bloc. He said that Europe's defense identity is based on confrontation with Russia, which is a “dead end”, and history shows that it will not bring any good results. Peskov stressed that Russia remains alert, closely monitors the situation, and takes all necessary measures to ensure national security at the strategic level, while retaining the will for dialogue.