France says Russian ICBM strike is “extremely serious” if confirmed

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A Russian attack on Ukraine using an intercontinental ballistic missile would be “extremely serious” if confirmed, a spokesman for France’s foreign ministry said Thursday.

“It is clear that if this launch is confirmed, it would be an extremely serious event and above all it would be a continuation of Russia’s escalating attitude,” spokesman Christophe Lemoine said, adding that France “has not yet received confirmation” that such an attack took place.

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