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France announces new military service program to address Russian threat to Europe

By Timothy Nerozzi
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French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday announced the creation of a new military program for 18 and 19-year-olds to help their country bolster its defenses against Russian aggression.

Macron unveiled the program, a volunteer service, during a speech at the Varces military base on Thursday.

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