The head of the French Military Intelligence, General Eric Vidaud has been dismissed due to the fact that he and his subordinates failed to provide the country's leadership with sufficiently accurate information about Russia's intentions," l'Opinion reports, citing sources in military circles.

The AFP agency, in turn, clarifies that Vidaud is leaving his post just seven months after being appointed head of intelligence, not only because he did not foresee a Russian attack on Ukraine, but also because he could not reorganize his department.