Russia Threatens France: Troops to Ukraine Mean Target Status
Russia issued a warning to France on Wednesday, stating that any French troops sent to Ukraine would be considered legitimate targets by the Russian military.
This comes after French President Emmanuel Macron expressed the possibility of deploying ground troops in Ukraine in the future, which caused controversy in February.
Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, suggested that Macron's rhetoric was intended to create strategic uncertainty for Russia.
Macron has emphasized that a Russian victory in Ukraine would significantly reduce Europe's credibility.
Russia's foreign ministry spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, warned France that they would be targeted if they entered the conflict zone in Ukraine.
She stated that there was already evidence of French nationals being killed in the region.
In response to perceived threats from France, Britain, and the United States, Russia announced plans to practice deploying tactical nuclear weapons during a military exercise.