The head of the French army, General Thierry Burkhard, said that France was Russia’s “main enemy in Europe” as gave a rare press conference in Paris on Friday in a context of what the Elysée Palace of described as "worsening international threats".
The Elysée said on Thursday that President Emmanuel Macron will make "major announcements" when he gives a planned speech to members of the armed forces in two days' time.
More developments to follow.
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