French diplomat calls nuclear energy key to 'independence' from Russia, defends criticism of Ukraine support
"We really have to create more and more pressure and also, of course, to care for the problems created as this war to all countries, for instance, food security, energy," Etienne said. He dismissed criticism that argued France has not done enough to support Ukraine against Russia, pointing to humanitarian assistance and claiming France led the European Union initiative to supply Ukraine with weapons and training. FRANCE, PORTUGAL, SPAIN SCRAP IBERIAN PIPELINE PLANS, AGREE ON UNDERSEA CORRIDORFrance believes its continued investment in nuclear energy plays a vital role in helping secure energy independence from Russia. "This energy supply for France has always had a very important content coming from nuclear energy," Etienne stated. "So nuclear civil nuclear energy definitively will be and remain like renewable energy is a very important part of our supply," Etienne added.
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