France is considering allowing its special forces and other units to be in Ukraine
The measure is seen as a means of creating a “strategic dilemma” for Russia, Le Monde reports, citing sources:
"The idea of allowing these military trainers to cross the Ukrainian border, potentially with other conventional units, is at the center of French thinking."
A French military presence could protect some territories of Ukraine and limit attacks from the occupiers.
The newspaper quotes a Ukrainian diplomat:
"All allied states are present in Ukraine. These are not combat units, but, for example, representatives of all intelligence services are present there. If there are deliveries of weapons, then there must be people there who physically provide information on how to use this equipment. Ukraine is also used as a testing ground for new equipment. Drones are being tested. Of course, professionals of this kind work on the ground."