Two French researchers are due in court after staging a dramatic protest at the Russian consulate in Marseille this week, reportedly motivated by the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

An explosion occurred near the Russian Consulate in the southern French city of Marseille on Monday, coinciding with the third anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war. According to Reuters, dozens of firefighters rushed to the scene to determine the nature of the blast.

TWO pro-Ukrainian protestors were arrested today suspected of throwing petrol bombs at the Russian consulate in France. At least 30 firemen rushed to the scene of the loud blast while special