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Desertion Crisis: 1,000 Ukrainian Soldiers Missing in France

2/4/2025

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Nearly 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers have vanished from training in France, with 56 officially marked as absent without leave. The alarming desertion rate, totaling around 90,000, intensifies the struggle for manpower. Amid these challenges, former UK MP Giacomo Lopresti has stepped up, joining Ukraine's military to bolster their efforts in this critical time.

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Nearly 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers have vanished from training in France, with 56 officially marked as absent without leave. The alarming desertion rate, totaling around 90,000, intensifies the struggle for manpower. Amid these challenges, former UK MP Giacomo Lopresti has stepped up, joining Ukraine's military to bolster their efforts in this critical time.