Two people arrested after arson attack on Russian consulate in Marseille, France
Two people were arrested on Monday for arson attack on the Russian consulate, according to French prosecutors.
Except in a statement Tuesday, they were two key figures, the prosecutor's department did not provide further details about the arrested person.
Three projectiles were thrown on the outer wall of the Russian consulate in France's second largest city, Marseille, on Monday. Two of the projectiles exploded and no one was injured, according to police.
Researchers are analyzing the contents of three soda bottles used.
Russia urged France to put pressure on security measures after the incident, Moscow said it appeared to be an act of terrorism
French President Emmanuel Macron met with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Trump expressed hope that the war would be close to the endgame. But French leaders warned that no potential agreement with Moscow constitutes a crucial importance to Ukraine’s surrender.