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Sarah Elzas with RFI

France divided over Ukraine as parliamentary debate sparks tensions

France's Prime Minister Francois Bayrou speaks during a session focused on Ukraine and security in Europe. © AFP - STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN

While French politicians across the spectrum are united in their support for Ukraine, a debate in parliament has highlighted the divide between pro-Europeans and nationalists when it comes to the best approach, reigniting tensions in the country's fractured political landscape.

During Monday's debate in the National Assembly on how best to back Ukraine and protect European security, French MPs from all sides expressed their support for Kyiv and saluted the country’s ambassador to France, Omelchenko Vadym, who was in attendance.

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