France says no basis to Russian accusations against Britain

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian said that Britain participated in attacks against the Nord Stream gas pipeline.

Russian accusations that Britain participated in attacks against the Nord Stream gas pipeline and Russian navy ships in Crimea are without foundation, France's foreign ministry said on Sunday.

Nord Stream Pipeline Leak: The gas leak at the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. (AFP)

The accusations formed part of Moscow's strategy "to turn attention away from its sole responsibility in the war of aggression that it is conducting against Ukraine," the ministry's deputy spokesperson said in a statement.