Coffins Marked 'French Soldiers in Ukraine' Left Near Eiffel Tower
Coffins Marked 'French Soldiers in Ukraine' Left Near Eiffel Tower
The Facts
Five coffins wrapped in French flags, with the words "French soldiers in Ukraine" attached, were discovered at the foot of the Eiffel Tower over the weekend.
Three people have been detained after they allegedly left five life-size coffins draped in French flags with the inscription "French soldiers in Ukraine" near the Eiffel Tower on Saturday.
The Spin
Data from the three suspects' phones shows that they were in contact with another man whose role in a previous suspected Russian interference operation is being probed. This is clearly Russia trying to foment agitation to discredit France's unwavering support of Ukraine.
As the motives of the three men remain unknown, it's premature to blame Moscow for France's security lapse. Instead of investigating the incident as a possible interference by a foreign power, French officials must focus on closing security loopholes.
