Updated April 7, 2024 at 6:15 p.m.* -Analysis-PARIS — “Baroque and threatening”: that was French President Emmanuel Macron’s description Thursday of the telephone exchange between French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu and his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu. The two words are rarely found side-by-side in diplomatic language, but summarize the unusual scene we were treated to from Wednesday’s phone call. Because the stakes are high, a closer look is necessary. For the latest news & views from every corner of the world, Worldcrunch Today is the only truly international newsletter. Sign up …