According to Syrskyi, he and Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov held a video conference with French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu to discuss the matter. “I warmly welcome France’s initiative to send instructors to Ukraine to train our soldiers,” the message said. “I have already signed documents that will allow the first French instructors to visit our training centers soon and familiarize themselves with the infrastructure and staff.” Read also: Potential deployment of French troops to Ukraine draws Russian threat Syrskyi added that France’s decisive move would encourage other West…