Mélenchon floats Donbass referendum, accuses media of distortion in French election race

French presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon proposed a referendum on ceding Donbass to Russia to end the Ukraine conflict, drawing criticism. He responded by accusing media of manipulating his words, signaling a contentious campaign issue. The proposal marks a deviation from mainstream French political positions and could shape domestic debate ahead of 2027 elections.

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