The United States delegation walked out of a United Nations session during a speech by the French representative, according to multiple reports. The incident occurred on Tuesday at a UN meeting, as reported by URA.RU and other outlets.
The walkout followed remarks in which France compared the United States to North Korea on human rights issues, according to Meduza. The BBC also reported that the American delegation left the hall while the French diplomat was speaking.
The dispute marks a significant public rift between two longtime NATO allies. Russian officials commented on the incident, with a member of the Federation Council stating that the event showed discord within the "collective West," according to VFokuse Mail.
No further details about the specific UN agenda item or the exact wording of the French comparison were available in the initial reports. The walkout represents one of the most visible diplomatic confrontations between the US and France at the UN in recent years.
Observers will watch for official statements from both the US State Department and the French Foreign Ministry in response to the incident.
