France: France summoned Russia's ambassador on Wednesday following what it called "last weekend's massive strikes" on Ukraine as well as "unacceptable threats' against Ukrainian civilians and foreign diplomats.

According to Anadolu Agency, in a statement posted on the US social media platform X, the French Foreign Ministry said the Russian envoy was summoned at the request of Jean-Noel Barrot, the foreign minister. The ministry emphasized that Russia's actions are a demonstration of its cynicism and disregard for international law.

France also "strongly condemned" what it called Moscow's 'acts of intimidation,' stating that these actions reflect Russia's 'military stalemate' in Ukraine. The ministry reiterated France's support for Ukraine and once again urged Russia to cease what it described as its 'illegal war of aggression.'