Turkey's defence ministry said on Thursday that a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia must be achieved first before any discussions can take place on possible troop deployment for a potential reassurance force.

Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday announced a new joint task-force — with U.S. buy-in — aiming at “finalized security guarantees” if a peace deal lands.

France is set to introduce voluntary military service to strengthen its armed forces against the background of growing concerns about Russia's threat to Europe.

France will finalise with other European Union countries a solution for providing financial support to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets, President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday.

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron pushed back Tuesday against the terms of a peace plan Washington wants to negotiate with Ukraine, calling on Europeans to show strength and choose alone on the use of Russian frozen assets.

Zelenskyy says "historic" deal to buy advanced Rafale fighter jets from France will give Ukraine some of the "greatest air defense" in the world against Russian attacks.

France's beleaguered national service is set for a revamp, aiming to mobilize 50,000 young people by 2035.

Initially cut out of development of the 28-point peace plan, European leaders are now trying to recast its pro-Russia slant. So far, it seems to be working.

President Emmanuel Macron said he will announce a new military service aimed at boosting French army numbers later this week. Details are scant, but according to French media the scheme would be voluntary, remunerated and last 10 months.