(VOVworld) - France called for restraint by Russia and Ukraine after warships from Russia’s Black Sea Fleet took up positions off Crimea’s western coast in response to a Ukrainian missile test.

Ukraine launched missile test near Crimea (Photo: EPA)

Foreign ministry spokesman Romain Nadal told reporters on Thursday that France is concerned about the deployment of Russian warships off Crimea's coastline, called on all parties to refrain from any escalation and urged a dialogue to which France is ready to contribute in any possible way. Kiev began two days of missile tests on Thursday, angering Russia, which has put its air defence forces on high alert saying it hopes the war games won't disrupt international flights.