The United States and France clashed dramatically at the United Nations Security Council after a US delegation walked out during remarks by France's ambassador, deepening a rift between the two long-standing allies over Ukraine policy and America's human rights record. The confrontation followed accusations from France's UN mission in Geneva that Washington had aligned itself with North Korea's stance, prompting the US to accuse Paris of "disingenuous grandstanding" and condescension.

Deputy US Ambassador Dan Negrea led the walkout as French Ambassador Jérôme Bonnafont addressed the Security Council on Monday, and Negrea has since said American diplomats will continue boycotting France's remarks until Paris withdraws its criticism. The dispute has drawn in other US officials, including reported comments from Mike Waltz condemning France's social media conduct following the UN vote, signalling that tensions between Washington and Paris show little sign of easing.