During World War I, France mobilized approximately 600,000 soldiers  from its vast colonial empire, drawing mainly from North Africa (Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco) and West Africa (often mislabeled as Tirailleurs sénégalais ), as well as Indochina and Madagascar. These forces were critical, fighting in major theaters including the Western Front (Verdun, the Marne, Champagne) , the Dardanelles, and the Balkans. Their sacrifice helped offset the massive casualties suffered by the

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is reportedly employing a classic negotiating strategy to address the peace plan proposed by Donald Trump, according to the Wall Street Journal . The tactic involves agreeing to the general principles of the plan while simultaneously attaching conditions that may alter its impact—a method designed to avoid outright rejection and maintain a relationship with Trump. Zelensky's Conditions Include: Elections:  Willingness to hold elections,