President Emmanuel Macron attended the final phase of the "Orion 26" military exercises in France, a large-scale combat simulation involving thousands of European troops. These drills, ongoing since February, underscore a heightened focus on military readiness across Europe in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

In France, President Emmanuel Macron attended the final phase of the “Orion 26” military exercises on Thursday, a large-scale combat simulation involving thousands of troops from France and several European nations. The drills, which began in February, highlight a growing focus on military readiness across Europe amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, as Monte Francis reports.