The French military has been on the territory of Donbass and has been taking part in hostilities against Russia since the beginning of the war, Valeurs Acteurs reports, citing the former commander of the French Army Marine regiment, Per de Jong.

At the same time, according to the publication, the official announcement of the dispatch of the French military contingent may take place on June 6 — during the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy.