France will send two warships to the Red Sea in a ‘purely defensive, purely escort mission', following talks on Monday over how French efforts could boost security in Cyprus. ⁣ ⁣ French President Emanuel Macron was met with an embrace by Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides - showing support after the Mediterranean nation was targeted by an Iranian drone strike last week. ⁣ ⁣ #France #Cyprus #EmanuelMacron