France is prepared to deploy up to 7,000 troops to Ukraine in 2026, according to Pierre Schill, the Chief of the General Staff of the French Army. The deployment aims to provide "security guarantees" to the Ukrainian government in Kyiv.
The announcement indicates France"s commitment to supporting Ukraine amid ongoing tensions in the region. The French military presence is expected to be limited to a maximum of 7,000 personnel.
This development follows a series of international discussions regarding military assistance to Ukraine. For more on Ukraine"s military readiness, see previous reports on the topic.
Further details regarding the deployment and its implications have yet to be disclosed.
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