China responds to France's missile test: Europe is obsessed with militarization ideas.
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, October 7 - Russian President's Press Secretary Peskov said on the 7th that France's test launch of an intercontinental missile on the 6th and President Macron's related remarks demonstrate Europe's "obsession with militarization," attempting to confront Russia.
On the 6th, Macron posted on social media that a French strategic nuclear submarine successfully test-fired a submarine-launched intercontinental missile that day, sending a clear signal to the outside world that France possesses strength.
According to RIA Novosti, Peskov responded at a press conference on the 7th, stating that Europe is "obsessed with the idea of militarizing the EU," attempting to transform an economic alliance into a "military-political bloc."
Peskov said that the idea of militarization sought by Europe is based on confrontation with Russia, which "will not bring any benefits."
He also stated that President Putin has repeatedly emphasized Russia's willingness to engage in dialogue, and that any issues should be resolved through dialogue rather than missile test launches. (Hui Xiaoshuang)
France conducted a successful test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile from a strategic nuclear submarine on October 6, 2023. In response, Russian officials criticized Europe's militarization efforts, claiming it aims to confront Russia. Russian President Putin reiterated the need for dialogue instead of missile tests to resolve issues.
- France successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile on October 6, 2023.
- Russian officials criticized Europe's militarization efforts in response to the missile test.
- Russian President Putin has expressed a willingness to engage in dialogue rather than military confrontation.