
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated that France is neither at war nor at peace with Russia, citing disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks while confirming continued support for Ukraine.
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France and Russia have experienced strained diplomatic relations amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
PARIS, September 17. /TASS/. France is not at war with Russia, but neither is there peace between the two countries, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said.
"There is no peace between us, but we are not at war with Russia either," the minister said in an interview with LCI television.
He reiterated his previous statement that France is facing disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks allegedly linked to Russia.
The top French diplomat also said that France would continue its support for Ukraine.
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