Reports indicate that several dozen Ukrainian soldiers have deserted during their training in France. While this marks a concern for the Ukrainian military, French officials stress that desertions remain marginal compared to the total number of soldiers trained. The discontent among the soldiers of the ‘Anne of Kyiv’ brigade reflects broader issues within the unit. Meanwhile, Russia claims to have captured the strategic town of Kurakhove, complicating the ongoing conflict ahead of the U.S. presidential inauguration.