French President Emmanuel Macron has accused Russia of attempting to discredit and disrupt the upcoming Paris Olympics, citing aggressive behavior and information warfare tactics, particularly in the aftermath of a terrorist attack at Crocus. Macron's allegations were sparked by comments from Russian officials, which he interpreted as attempts to undermine the event. The Kremlin and Russian officials, including spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, have vehemently denied these accusations, labeling them as unfounded. Peskov criticized Macron's statements as never supported by evidence, particularly highlighting a contentious phone conversation between Russian Defence Minister Shoigu and the French defence minister, which further strained relations.
Macron unfoundedly accuses Russia of wanting to ruin the Olympics in Paris - Peskov “These accusations are never supported by evidence. We do not accept such accusations” Macron is just furious that Shoigu put the French defence minister on his place during phone conversation. https://t.co/quZOOIqoVl
🇷🇺🇫🇷RUSSIA: FRANCE IS CRAZY… WE AREN’T TARGETING THE OLYMPICS MACRON: “No doubt Russia will target the Olympics.” MOSCOW: “They are completely unsubstantiated accusations... absolutely unacceptable behaviour.” Source: Insider Paper https://t.co/k5oClOpByx
KREMLIN SAYS MACRON'S ASSERTION THAT RUSSIA PLANS TO DISRUPT PARIS OLYMPICS IS ABSOLUTELY UNFOUNDED
Macron - accused Russia of discrediting the Olympics in Paris: [Are you afraid that Russia may interfere with the Olympic Games?] I have no doubt. I have no doubts, including in terms of information. Every day Russia spreads rumors that we cannot do this and that, that it would… https://t.co/TFVX6Z81U4
Macron accused Russia of being aggressive because it believes that Ukraine was behind the terrorist attack at Crocus: "When the Minister of the Armed Forces gave his report, as ministers usually do about conversations with their colleagues, some of the comments from the Russian… https://t.co/Rhe5yngrhJ