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Ukrainian soldiers desert during France training, probe ongoing
Dozens of Ukrainian soldiers deserted during training in France, a representative of the French army reported on Monday in an interview with AFP. "There have been a certain number of desertions, but they are still very marginal,
Ukrainian soldiers desert training in France amid legal gaps
Dozens of Ukrainian soldiers deserted during training in France, a representative of the French army informed on Monday in an interview with AFP. - There have been a certain number of desertions, but they are still very marginal,
French official confirms 'dozens' of Ukrainian soldiers deserted while training in France, AFP reports
A French army official confirmed to AFP on Jan. 6 that several dozen Ukrainian soldiers serving in the 155th "Anne of Kyiv" Mechanized Brigade deserted while undergoing military training in France.
'Dozens' of Ukraine soldiers deserted while training in France
Several dozen Ukrainian soldiers have deserted while training in France, a French army official told AFP on Monday.
Ukraine Commander Admits 'Problems' In France-trained Army Unit
Ukraine's land forces commander on Monday admitted there were "problems" with an army unit partly trained in France after reports that many of its soldiers had deserted.
Flagship Ukrainian brigade trained in France goes AWOL
About 1,700 soldiers from a Ukrainian unit equipped by the West and trained in France went AWOL before firing a shot. At least 50 members of the new 155th mechanised brigade, one of the few to operate the Leopard 2 battle tank, disappeared while elements of the unit were being drilled in France.
Massive Russian Blow to Ukraine: Zelensky Embarrassed As Elite Soldiers Trained In France Disappear
The Ukrainian military faces a significant challenge as dozens of soldiers from the elite 'Anne of Kiev' Brigade, trained in France, have reportedly deserted. The flagship unit, inspected by French President Emmanuel Macron,
Ukraine Probes Reports Hundreds Went AWOL From France-trained Army Unit
Ukraine has opened a criminal probe into desertion and "abuse of power" after hundreds of soldiers were reported to have fled an army unit partly trained by France, investigators said Thursday.
Macron affirms Trump has ‘solid ally’ in France, urges realism from Ukraine over territory
French President Emmanuel Macron extended an olive branch to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday, declaring that ...
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Macron urges 'realistic' expectations from Ukraine on territory
French President Emmanuel Macron called on Ukraine Monday to have "realistic" expectations on territory as its fight against ...
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Ukraine admits 'issues' in army unit
The 155th Mechanised Brigade, dubbed "Anne of Kyiv", was one of several military groupings formed last year as Ukraine sought ...
At least 3 killed, 23 injured in Ukraine after Russian drone attacks across south, east
Russia launched doxens of drones against cities and towns in southern and eastern Ukraine overnight killing three people and ...
Ukraine receives over €150 million for its defence industrial base from Denmark, France and Lithuania
Defence Minister Rustem Umierov has announced that Ukraine has received over €150 million to fund its defence industrial base ...
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Zelenskyy confirms Ukraine’s military size reaches 980,000 troops
Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine currently holds the top spot in terms of military size among European nations. “Our army ...
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Live: President Macron outlines France's foreign policy for 2025
President Emmanuel Macron on Monday will address France’s ambassadors to outline his foreign policy priorities for 2025. In ...
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Russia says captured key town in eastern Ukraine
Russia said Monday its forces had captured the "important logistics hub" of Kurakhove in eastern Ukraine in what would be a ...