Russia Summons French Diplomat Over Detention of Ministry Employee at Paris Airport

The incident has escalated tensions between France and Russia, with Moscow warning of consequences and bilateral relations further strained.

A Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs employee was detained for 24 hours at Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport due to visa delays before being allowed entry into France.
The Russian government has summoned Zacharie Gross, the second-in-command at the French Embassy in Moscow, to address the situation.
Russian officials, including spokesperson Maria Zakharova, have condemned the detention and warned of potential diplomatic repercussions.
The Kremlin has criticized France's actions as worsening already fragile relations, citing broader tensions linked to the Ukraine conflict and mutual diplomatic expulsions.
This development follows recent remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron, who described Russia as a 'threat to Europe,' further highlighting the strained relations between the two nations.