Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday told his French counterpart, Sebastien Lecornu, that France will face problems if Paris decides to deploy troops in Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
"Regarding the Elysee Palace's statements about sending a French contingent to Ukraine, Sergei Shoigu pointed out that if such decisions are implemented, it would create problems for France itself," the ministry said in a statement.
Shoigu Tells Lecornu All Those Response for Crocus Attack Will be Punished
Shoigu also told his French counterpart that all those responsible for the March 22 Crocus City Hall terrorist attack will be punished.
"Sergei Shoigu emphasized that the investigation launched in connection with the terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall will certainly be brought to the end, and all those responsible will be punished," the ministry said.
There is information about the Ukrainian trace in the organization of the attack, the ministry added.
"The Kiev regime does nothing without the approval of its Western supervisors. We are counting on the fact that in this case the French security services are not behind it," the ministry said.