France rebukes Lavrov, says Russia does not defend international law
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France's foreign minister accused Russia of violating international law in Ukraine and Iran.
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France's foreign minister publicly rebuked Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Friday, accusing Moscow of violating international law in Ukraine and Iran—a direct response to Lavrov's defense of Russia's actions during a French television interview. The rebuke underscores deepening diplomatic tensions between Paris and Moscow over Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine and its broader regional conduct. France's criticism challenges Lavrov's assertion that Russia operates within the bounds of international law, a core claim Moscow has repeatedly made to justify its military and foreign policy decisions. The exchange reflects the broader rift between Western nations and Russia as diplomatic channels remain strained over Ukraine and other geopolitical disputes in the Middle East and beyond.
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