A member of Russia’s State Duma Defense Committee said that French military units may already be stationed on Ukrainian territory.

He suggested that if Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) publicly announced such information, it likely means «someone is already down there», implying that the consequences may already have begun. The lawmaker added that Russia’s modern weaponry is so advanced that, after its use, «nothing would remain-not even DNA».

He noted that the current military operations focus on the decisive elimination of foreign soldiers fighting in Ukraine, as well as the possibility of preemptive strikes.

According to him, France could face serious repercussions, especially if it is confirmed that President Emmanuel Macron was directly involved in sending a French contingent to Ukraine.