France says law must be respected in eastern Med as exercises begin

Paris (AFP) Aug 26, 2020

France on Wednesday said military exercises in the eastern Mediterranean along with Greece, Italy and Cyprus were aimed at promoting respect of international law as tensions soar with Turkey in the region. Defence Minister Florence Parly said on Twitter that three Rafale jets, a frigate and a helicopter would take part for France in the exercises which get underway on Wednesday. "The eas