French President Emmanuel Macron has ignited a storm across Europe by announcing a sweeping new military service program, just after Moscow warned the EU was preparing for an eventual clash with Russia.

FRANCE is set to ramp up its army in preparation for a Russian invasion, with volunteers facing 10-months deployment for a £9k pay packet. The former colonial superpower joins the growing list of

The effort is aimed at young people and came after an army chief angered many by saying the country must accept the possible loss of children in a future war.

Gazing out over a sea of French flags, Macron acknowledged “anger” and “distress” that he said motivated Le Pen voters. He pledged to do everything to win them over, “so they no longer have any reason to vote for the extremes.”

President Emmanuel Macron is reviving the practice as European countries look for ways to mobilize the masses to counter Russia.

France will finalise with other European Union countries a solution for providing financial support to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets, President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday.

French President Emmanuel Macron is announcing the implementation of a new, volunteer military program for 18 and 19-year-olds.

Emmanuel Macron has brought back military service for France's youth - just days after his top general told the French to "accept losing your children". Mr Macron announced the move on Thursday during a visit to an armed forces facility.