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Daphne BENOIT

French, Russian Defence Ministers Hold Rare Talks After Moscow Attack

France's Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu held rare phone talks with Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu (Credit: AFP)

French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Wednesday told Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu in rare telephone talks that France is ready to step up exchanges to battle "terrorism" after the deadly Moscow attack claimed by Islamic State.

The pair also discussed the war in Ukraine, with Lecornu reaffirming French support for Ukraine's fight against Russia, the French defence ministry said.

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