France accuses Moscow's diplomatic service of manipulating information and intimidation

France said on Tuesday that its ambassador to Russia had been summoned on May 6 and accused Moscow's diplomatic service of manipulating information and intimidation.

Russia's foreign ministry said on Monday it had summoned France's ambassador in Moscow but did not give a reason. "France notes that diplomatic channels are once again being abused to manipulate information and intimidate," France's foreign ministry said, adding "the Russian Ministry has once again engaged in a reversal of responsibilities" and "is pursuing its aggressive maneuvers aimed at destabilizing European countries, notably through cyberattacks and hybrid actions".

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