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Russian SVR Claims France Plans 2,000-Troop Deployment to Ukraine

"Breaking: Russia's SVR claims France plans to deploy up to 2,000 troops to Ukraine, primarily from the French Foreign Legion. Discover the implications of this military move."

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Russian SVR Claims France Plans 2,000-Troop Deployment to Ukraine
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Russia"s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has claimed that France is preparing to deploy a military contingent of up to 2,000 troops to Ukraine. The SVR alleges that this force will primarily consist of French Foreign Legion assault troops recruited from Latin American countries.

According to the reports from the SVR, these troops are currently stationed near the Polish-Ukrainian border, where they are reportedly undergoing intensive combat coordination and receiving military equipment.

This development comes amid ongoing tensions in the region, as various nations continue to engage in military preparations related to the conflict in Ukraine. For more on international military activities, see our recent developments regarding missile tests in Pakistan.