Tensions between France and Russia have escalated following a series of statements from French President Emmanuel Macron, which Russia's ambassador to France, Alexei Meshkov, has described as posing 'a serious strategic problem.' Macron's comments have been characterized as hawkish, particularly concerning Russia, leading to heightened concerns from the Russian side. Meshkov expressed that these remarks make Russia 'expect the worst' from Paris, although he clarified that Russia has no intention of declaring war on NATO countries. In a related development, France has taken a firm stance by 'cutting off' the Russian embassy, a move attributed to accusations against Moscow of spreading 'misinformation.' Furthermore, France's Foreign Minister has stated that it is no longer in France's best interests to hold discussions with Russia, especially after Macron criticized the 'bizarre and threatening' tone in conversations following the Moscow terror attack.
🚨🇫🇷🇷🇺FRANCE ACCUSES RUSSIA OF LYING France's Foreign Minister said it's no longer in the best interests of the country to hold discussions with Russia after Macron slammed their "bizarre and threatening" tone in conversations over the Moscow terror attack. "It is not in our… https://t.co/adk4UxZd61
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Makes us expect the worst from Paris - Russian Ambassador to France on Macron’s statements Russian Ambassador to France Alexei Meshkov said Russia has no intention of declaring war on NATO countries, but President Emmanuel Macron's recent harsh comments about the country create… https://t.co/T64yS967M6
Russia’s ambassador to France says Emmanuel Macron’s recent hawkish commentary on Russia poses “a serious strategic problem.” - Bloomberg
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