EU extends Ukraine military training mission through 2028, plans presence in Kyiv
The European Union has extended its military training mission for Ukrainian troops by another two years, allocating nearly €300 million and announcing plans to establish a presence in Ukraine.
The EU Council said on Nov. 9 that the mandate of the EU Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine) would run until Nov. 15, 2028.
The mission will establish a presence in Ukraine to coordinate directly with Ukrainian military authorities, the Armed Forces and international partners. Its updated mandate will also place greater emphasis on lessons learned from the battlefield to adapt training to Ukraine's evolving defense needs.
EUMAM Ukraine has trained more than 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers since its establishment in October 2022. Training takes place in EU member states and includes individual, collective and specialized instruction.
The mission will continue coordinating with the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Norway, as well as NATO and the Coalition of the Willing.
The mission is financed through the European Peace Facility, an EU mechanism supporting military assistance to partner countries.