In rare call, Russian defense minister warns French counterpart against sending troops to Ukraine Yahoo! VoicesUkraine lowers its conscription age to 25 to replenish its beleaguered troops The Associated PressFrance defence minister talks to Russian counterpart for first time since 2022 The TelegraphFrance denies showing readiness for Ukraine dialogue in Russia talks ReutersFrench defence minister Lecornu holds rare phone talks with Russia’s Shoigu FRANCE 24 English