French FM tells Moscow to explain Navalny 'facts'

French foreign minister on Friday said it was time for Russia to explain " facts, with transparancy" behind poisoning of opposition leer Alexei Navalny.

Speaking in Slovenia, Jean-Yves le Drian said attack on Navalny was "unacceptable" as it undermined "values that are cornerstone of our democracies".

If an explanation did t materialise from Moscow, European Union would have to discuss what steps to take next, he warned.

French minister discussed Navalny poisoning and or matters with senior Slovenian leers during his visit, including prime minister and foreign minister.