"Lavrov claimed Moscow was intent on defending 'international law' and rejected any notion of Russia breaking international law in Ukraine, asserting that its forces never targeted 'exclusively civilian' targets."
"Ukraine's ambassador to France, Vadym Omelchenko, stated that people must be wondering why French television had given a platform to 'a war criminal'."
"France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot expressed regret that Lavrov had been 'able to calmly roll out his propaganda', emphasizing that Russia does not spare civilians."
"Researcher Etienne Marcuz described the conversation with Lavrov as a 'disgraceful interview during which a minister from an opposing power had been allowed to reel off his talking points.'"
France 2 aired a controversial interview with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who claimed Russia was upholding international law while denying targeting civilians in Ukraine. Critics, including Ukraine's ambassador and French officials, condemned the interview as a platform for propaganda. France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot expressed regret over Lavrov's ability to present his views unchallenged, emphasizing that Russia does not adhere to international law and has harmed civilians in Ukraine. The interview has been described as disgraceful and catastrophic by various commentators.
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