France Supports Ukraine's Defensive Use of SCALP Missiles

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot suggested that Ukraine could use French SCALP missiles against Russia in self-defense, amid escalating tensions marked by Ukraine's recent long-range missile strikes on Russian territory. Barrot's comments follow Ukraine's use of British and American missiles and Russia's retaliatory missile attacks. He also dismissed the idea of 'red lines' in Western support for Ukraine and indicated growing support for Ukraine's NATO membership bid.