France reluctant in nerve gas affair

paris - The French government wants evidence that Russia is involved in the nerve gas attack in Britain. It is still too early to decide whether action should be taken, a government spokesman made clear. 'When elements are proven, the time comes to make decisions.'

The spokesman called the attack in Salisbury on former double spy Sergej Skripal and his daughter Yulia 'a serious incident' that was directed against a strategic ally. He also stated, however, that France is waiting for 'final conclusions' and evidence 'that the facts are right' before it takes a position.

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