French military spy chief quits after Ukraine failings, sources say

Eric Vidaud to step down after investigation criticises failure to master the issues' on war

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Frances military intelligence chief is leaving his post after Paris failed to accurately predict - in contrast with western allies - that Russia would launch a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, several sources with knowledge of his exit have said.

Gen Eric Vidaud, who has led the Directorate of Military Intelligence (DRM) since only last summer, is to immediately step down from his post, a military source, who asked not to be named, told AFP.