Emmanuel Macron accuses Russia of “manipulation” after a phone call between defense ministers. President Macron calls the statements “bizarre and threatening.” At least 144 people were killed in the attack on March 22nd at the fully occupied Crocus City Hall in the Moscow suburb of Krasnogorsk.

Russian President Vladimir Putin had established a connection to Ukraine, regardless of the Islamic State's allegiance. Russia reacts piqued to France's offer of help.