Russia Declares French Military Trainers in Ukraine as Legitimate Targets
French instructors' involvement in Ukraine sparks warnings from Russian officials, amid broader NATO discussions on troop deployment.
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that French military trainers in Ukraine would be considered legitimate targets.
- French President Emmanuel Macron has not ruled out sending NATO troops to Ukraine, increasing tensions.
- Ukraine has signed paperwork to allow French instructors to train their soldiers.
- NATO members are debating the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine, with some countries showing support.
- Russia dismissed the upcoming Ukraine peace conference in Switzerland, calling it meaningless.