Barrot Demands Explanation from US Ambassador for Meeting Absence

French official Barrot stated that the American ambassador, Kushner, must explain his absence from a meeting to regain access to French ministers, following a controversial announcement.

24 Feb, 09:07 — 24 Feb, 09:08

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This story highlights a significant diplomatic spat between two major allies, France and the US, indicating potential strain in their relationship over an unspecified 'controversial announcement' or 'summons.' The French foreign minister's public demand for an explanation underscores the seriousness of the perceived snub and the potential for further diplomatic fallout.

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Both outlets report that French Foreign Minister Barrot is demanding an explanation from the US Ambassador regarding an ignored summons or meeting absence, highlighting a deepening diplomatic issue between France and the US. While largely aligned on the core event, one outlet specifies the ambassador's name and a particular consequence for non-compliance.

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The coverage is balanced, with one outlet providing factual reporting and another, known to be center-left, focusing on the specific demands and consequences.

What sources agree on

French Foreign Minister Barrot demanded an explanation from the US Ambassador.
The demand is in response to the US Ambassador's absence from a meeting or ignoring a summons.
The incident is contributing to a diplomatic issue between France and the US.

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The specific consequence or nature of the diplomatic fallout.

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The situation is described as a 'diplomatic feud' that is 'deepening'.

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The ambassador 'must explain' his absence 'to regain access to ministers'.

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France's foreign minister demanded an explanation from the US ambassador.

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The US ambassador ignored a French summons or was absent from a meeting.

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The US ambassador's name is Kushner.

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The specific name of the US Ambassador involved.

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France demands answers from US envoy for ignoring summons as diplomatic feud deepens

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Barrot: Američki veleposlanik mora objasniti nedolazak da bi dobio pristup vladi

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BarrotFrench foreign minister US AmbassadorTop US diplomat in France FranceCountry involved in the diplomatic dispute USCountry involved in the diplomatic dispute French governmentEntity demanding explanation

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First report: index-hr · 24 Feb, 09:07|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 2m|Window: 2m

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Barrot: Američki veleposlanik mora objasniti nedolazak da bi dobio pristup vladi

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France demands answers from US envoy for ignoring summons as diplomatic feud deepens

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France demands answers from US envoy for ignoring summons as diplomatic feud deepens

France’s feud with the US ambassador to Paris took another turn on Tuesday with the French foreign minister saying the top US diplomat in France must explain himself after ignoring a French summons. The minister suggested that Ambassador Charles Kushner will not have access to French government officials until he complies. French authorities had summoned Kushner, the father of US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner, for a meeting on Monday evening over comments from ...

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Barrot: Američki veleposlanik mora objasniti nedolazak da bi dobio pristup vladi

AMERIČKI veleposlanik Kushner mora francuskoj vladi objasniti svoj nedolazak na sastanak da bi ponovno pristupio ministrima, nakon sporne objave.

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France demands answers from US envoy for ignoring summons as diplomatic feud deepens

Barrot: Američki veleposlanik mora objasniti nedolazak da bi dobio pristup vladi

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Barrot: Američki veleposlanik mora objasniti nedolazak da bi dobio pristup vladi

France demands answers from US envoy for ignoring summons as diplomatic feud deepens

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France demands answers from US envoy for ignoring summons as diplomatic feud deepens

Barrot: Američki veleposlanik mora objasniti nedolazak da bi dobio pristup vladi

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