Thread by @kimwillsher1

French foreign minister says France didn't recall the British ambassador over the AUKUS row because France is familiar with the UK's "permanent opportunism" and said Boris Johnson was the "fifth wheel on the carriage".

Talking to France 2, Jean-Yves Le Drian said: Le Drian said Australia told France that it was breaking the submarine contract and making a new deal with the US and UK, just one hour before Scott Morrison the Australian PM announced this at a press conference.

"That is why I say there has been duplicity, contempt and lies and when you have an ally of the stature of France, you don't treat them like that," Le Drian said.
Asked if there had been a failure of French intelligence in...

...uncovering the secret deal he replied: "The agreement project initiated by the US and Australia was decided by a small group and I'm not sure US and Australian ministers knew about it."

"When we see the US president with the Australian Prime Minister announce a new agreement, with Boris Johnson, the breach of trust is profound.
"In a real alliance you talk to each other, you don't hide things, you respect the other party and that is why this is a real crisis."

Le Drian rejected suggestions France was isolated in the European Union in its response to the Aukus deal. "I don't believe we are alone in this affair...it's not finished," he said.
Le Drian will attend the UN General Assembly on Monday. Should be interesting!

CORRECTION:
Le Drian said the UK was the "fifth wheel on the carriage", not Boris Johnson. The presenter called BJ this and Le Drian seemed to agree.
Not sure if this is better or worse for the UK.