Фото: European Union, 2022
On Monday, the European Council extended the mandate of the European Union Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine by two years. The mandate will remain in force until November 15, 2028. The mission’s budget will amount to nearly €300 million.
The mission includes training Ukrainian military personnel. More than 100,000 people have received training under the program since 2022.
“the Council also decided to establish a presence in Ukraine to ensure direct and effective coordination with the Ukrainian military authorities, the UAF and like-minded international partners, thus ensuring that the EU training continues to evolve in line with the UAF’s needs. The mission’s mandate is also enriched so as to focus on lessons learned from the battlefield and on strengthening military training in support of Ukraine’s defence agenda,” the European Council said in a statement.
The mission will also continue cooperating with partners, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Norway. It will also work with the Coalition of the Willing and NATO.