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French scientists in court over attack on Russian consulate in Marseille

A French National Police car blocks off a street in front of the Russian consulate in Marseille, after three improvised explosive devices were thrown, on 24 February 2025. AFP - MIGUEL MEDINA

Two French researchers are due in court after staging a dramatic protest at the Russian consulate in Marseille this week, reportedly motivated by the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

French prosecutors said Wednesday that two employees of France's main state CNRS research agency admitted to throwing improvised explosive devices at the Russian consulate in Marseille, southern France, saying they acted because of the Russia-Ukraine war.

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