Dozens of Ukrainian soldiers deserted during training in France, a representative of the French army informed on Monday in an interview with AFP. - There have been a certain number of desertions, but they are still very marginal,

Dozens of Ukrainian soldiers deserted during training in France, a representative of the French army reported on Monday in an interview with AFP. "There have been a certain number of desertions, but they are still very marginal,

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Moldovan President Maia Sandu on Wednesday discussed using Ukrainian coal to ease the energy crisis which has subjected Moldova's separatist Transdniestria region to blackouts and heating shortage.

"An important task now is to help Moldova overcome its energy challenges and prevent Moscow from stirring up social tensions. ... We are ready to help," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Jan. 8.

Zelenskyy made the statement after a phone call with Moldovan President Maia Sandu earlier the same day. “Of course, the main goal is to help Moldova through this difficult period of energy challenges and prevent Moscow from inciting social unrest,