Authorities have opened an investigation into the possible transmission of "intelligence to a foreign power with the intent to incite hostilities in France." However, initial reports indicate that the alleged plot is not believed to involve plans for a terror attack

Gen. Veslav Kukula, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, outlined the strategic imperative of preparing for potential large-scale conflicts, diverging from the more recent focus on asymmetric warfare

The saga began on June 1st, when three individuals of varying nationalities—Bulgarian, German, and Ukrainian—were apprehended at the base of the Eiffel Tower, their actions raising suspicions of potential links to Russian interference

The incident unfolded when firefighters responded to an explosion, finding a man with significant burns. Upon further investigation, authorities discovered materials and products indicative of bomb-making in his room

"Any foreign instructor, regardless of where they come from, will be a legitimate target if they are involved in training Ukrainian military personnel," Peskov stated in a press briefing, as reported by AFP

The primary objective of this collaboration is to strengthen the operational and training efficiency of Ukrainian armed forces. Initially, the French instructors will focus on familiarizing themselves with the infrastructure and personnel of the Ukrainian training centers

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned Macron's rhetoric, emphasizing that the presence of French soldiers in the conflict zone would inevitably escalate hostilities and make them susceptible to targeting by Russian armed forces

Macron's remarks came amidst Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's lamentation on April 15, where he voiced frustration over the disparity in support between his nation and Israel from Western allies despite both nations falling outside the purview of NATO membership

The decision to exclude Putin comes amidst ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with Moscow's annexation of Crimea and its support for separatist movements in eastern Ukraine continuing to strain diplomatic relations

This marks a departure from the Biden administration's previous strategy, which prioritized avoiding actions that could provoke Moscow and further escalate the conflict

Sources within the French government, speaking on condition of anonymity, revealed that the operation to dismantle the fraudulent website was conducted by French services, although details regarding the nature of the operation remain undisclosed

The denial comes in response to comments made by Sergey Naryshkin, the head of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), who alleged that France was preparing to dispatch a sizable military contingent to Ukraine

The Embassy of Ukraine in the Kingdom of Belgium extended their heartfelt gratitude and honoured Grimbergen Abbey and his family for contributing their efforts to help and rescue Ukrainians during the Russian-Ukraine invasion. The Embassy also thanked them from the bottom of their heart.

Ukraine celebrated the Embassy Festival this week on Sunday, September 3, 2023, and Monday, September 4, 2023, which presented a deep sense of Ukrainian Culture and traditions.