French FM Barrot Accuses Mélenchon of Backing Kremlin on Donbas Vote

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot publicly criticized presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon for proposing a referendum on Donbas territorial affiliation, framing it as aligning with Kremlin positions. This marks a sharp escalation in domestic political rhetoric over Ukraine policy ahead of the 2027 French election. The accusation is unverified but reflects growing polarization on Russia policy in France.

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