Russia has received signals about the consequences of a new invasion of Ukraine - the French Foreign Ministry
The Heads of State and Government of the QUINT Group support the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine. Russia has learned the consequences of a new attack on Ukrainian territory.
This is stated in a statement by the French Foreign Ministry.
It is noted that France will react sharply to the violation of Ukraine's sovereignty.
The representative of France stressed that the heads of state and government of the QUINT group expressed strong support for Kyiv. In the event of an attack, Russia will have large-scale and global consequences for further encroachment on Ukraine's territorial integrity.
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Official Paris also rejected any demands by Russia to revise international law.
What is known
- QUINT is an informal group represented by the United States and the Big Four of Western Europe - France, Italy, Germany and the United Kingdom. It acts as one of the governing bodies of various organizations, including NATO, the G20 and the G7.
- US Army General Mark Millie considers Russia's open aggression a threat to the security of the United States and NATO member states.
- During his visit to South Korea, Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin said that any US response to the Russian Federation's actions against Ukraine would be carried out jointly with the international community.
- US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has threatened Russia with sanctions and a presence on the "eastern flank".
- The United States continues to be concerned that Russia is withdrawing troops to the border with Ukraine. Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said the United States was ready to provide Ukraine with everything it needed to defend its sovereign territory.
- On December 4, The Washington Post reported, citing a US intelligence document, that Russia plans to attack Ukraine on several fronts in early 2022. 175,000 Russian servicemen are expected to be involved in the offensive. At the same time, Bild sources noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin could prepare for an offensive in three stages.
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