Kyiv Walks Back Claim That French Army Trainers Are Headed to Ukraine

Western ‘specialists’ are already on the ground in Ukraine under the guise of mercenaries, Russian officials say.

Kharkiv region, Ukraine May 21, 2024. Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters

Ukraine’s defense ministry has walked back claims that French instructors would soon arrive in the country to help train Ukrainian military personnel.

“As of now, we are still in discussions with France and other countries on this issue,” the ministry said in a statement posted on social media.