Daily brief
France publicly criticized Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the G7 summit in Paris, stating that Russia does not defend international law. French officials accused Lavrov of spreading propaganda during a television appearance. The rebuke occurred as G7 foreign ministers convened to discuss global conflicts.
The French defense ministry stated the US, after attacking Iran unilaterally, is now demanding support from all allies.
France will invite South Korea and three other non-G7 countries to its summit in June.
Italian authorities are investigating luxury group LVMH over its marketing of cosmetics to teenagers.
A French politician is facing accusations following an election defeat.