The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning Russian missile strikes on January 2, placing responsibility for escalation on Russia and pledging defense aid and judicial support to Ukraine.
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France condemns the massive wave of Russian missile and drone strikes against Ukraine on January 2
France places full responsibility for this escalation on Russia
France vows to support Ukrainian resilience in the future
France will provide Ukraine with the aid it needs to ensure its legitimate defense
France will continue its support for the Ukrainian courts and the International Criminal Court to combat impunity for crimes committed by Russia
Russia is continuing its strategy of terror aimed at destroying Ukraine's civilian infrastructure
France utterly condemns the massive wave of Russian missile and drone strikes
France will continue to provide Ukraine with aid needed for legitimate defense
France will support Ukrainian courts and ICC to combat impunity for crimes committed by Russia
Russia alone bears responsibility for this escalation
France strongly condemned the Russian attacks, stating Russia bears full responsibility for the escalation and continues a strategy of terror to undermine Ukrainian resilience.
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