France Accuses Australia, US of 'Lying' in Escalating Submarine Row, Biden Hopes to Resolve Differences - News18

President Emmanuel Macron ordered the recalling of the envoys after Canberra ditched a deal to buy French submarines in favour of US vessels (File photo of Emmanuel Macron).

France on Saturday accused Australia and the United States of lying over a ruptured Australian contract to buy French submarines, saying a grave crisis was underway between the allies after Paris recalled its ambassadors.

President Emmanuel Macron on Friday ordered back the ambassadors to Canberra and Washington in an unprecedented move to signal his fury over Australia’s decision to break a deal for the French submarines in favour of American vessels.

Speaking to France 2 television, Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian gave no indication Paris was prepared to let the crisis die down, using distinctly undiplomatic language towards Australia, the United States and Britain which is also part of the three-way security pact.

'Unacceptable Behaviour among Allies': Snubbed over Submarines Deal, France Recalls Envoys to Oz, US.

“We have recalled our ambassadors to (Canberra and Washington) to re-evaluate the situation.