 Germany called for the UK and France to form a nuclear shield against Russia. A German minister has called for the UK and France to form a nuclear shield against Russia, according to Metro Media Outlet. Christian Linde made the suggestion after Donald Trump said he would let Russia do whatever the hell it wants to NATO members if they devote 2% of their GDP to defence. The finance minister wrote under what political and financial conditions would Paris and London be prepared to maintain or expand their own strategic capabilities for collective security. When it comes to peace and freedom in Europe, we must not shy away from these difficult questions. The UK and France are Europe's only states with nuclear powers and maintain their own control over the weapons despite being in NATO. France has traditionally seen itself as a counterweight to US influence in NATO. It does not participate in NATO's nuclear planning group, according to Metro. But President Emmanuel Macron insists that France must maintain its independence when it comes to the possible use of nuclear weapons. President Joe Biden branded Trump's remarks dangerous and un-American, seizing on the former president's comments as they fuel doubt among US partners about its future dependability on the global stage. He said in December his country has a very special responsibility as a nuclear power in Europe and stands by its allies and European partners.