French Mercenaries in Ukraine: Myth or Reality?

French mercenaries' presence in Ukraine has been a point of contention, with Russian President Vladimir Putin suggesting it could lead to global conflict. France has denied these allegations but has not dismissed the possibility of sending military trainers in the future.

French mercenaries have been in Ukraine for a long time, and the appearance of the regular military there is another step towards global conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday.

France has repeatedly denied Russian allegations that there are French mercenaries in Ukraine. Paris says it has not ruled out sending military trainers to Ukraine in future but has made no decision to do so.

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