Russia and France Embassies Clash Over Nuclear Weapon Discussion on Social Media

A social media dispute between the Russian and French embassies over claims that Russia would supply nuclear weapons to Ukraine sparked a sharp diplomatic exchange in Turkey.

Russia and France Embassies Clash Over Nuclear Weapon Discussion on Social Media

Claims A report released by Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) alleged that France and the United Kingdom were planning to deliver nuclear weapons or "dirty bombs" to Ukraine.
The report claimed that London and Paris were conducting work to supply Kiev with nuclear or dirty bombs.
Russian Embassy Response The Russian Embassy in Turkey, echoing Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, stated that if France and the UK were to provide nuclear weapons to Ukraine, Russia would use those weapons.
The embassy emphasized that such plans would violate fundamental principles of international law.
French Embassy Response The French Embassy in Ankara rejected Russia's allegations, asserting that Paris and London had no intention of supplying nuclear weapons to Kiev and that such claims violated international law.
The embassy criticized Russia's statements as a loss of reality perception.
Digital Polemic The dispute unfolded on digital platforms, replacing traditional diplomatic language with a harsher tone between the two countries.

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