EU Extends Ukraine Military Assistance Mission and Establishes Office in Ukraine
Xinhua News Agency, Brussels, November 10 (Reporter Zhang Xinwen, Gong Zhe) The European Council announced on the 9th that it has decided to extend the mandate of the EU Military Assistance Mission for Ukraine by two years until November 15, 2028, and to establish a permanent office in Ukraine to enhance coordination with Ukrainian authorities and international partners.
The announcement stated that the decision to extend the mandate was made after a strategic assessment, with the EU allocating nearly 300 million euros for this purpose. The establishment of the office in Ukraine aims to facilitate direct and effective coordination with Ukrainian military authorities, armed forces, and like-minded international partners to ensure that the training provided by the EU continues to meet the needs of the Ukrainian military.
The announcement also mentioned that the mission is an important tool for the EU to provide military support to Ukraine, with the core objective of enhancing the military capabilities of the Ukrainian armed forces. Since its establishment in October 2022 at the request of Ukraine, the mission has trained over 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers.
The announcement further stated that the mission will continue to closely coordinate with international partners such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Norway, and will cooperate with NATO.
The European Council decided to establish the EU Military Assistance Mission for Ukraine on October 17, 2022, to provide professional training for the Ukrainian military within the EU. The initial mandate was for two years, with an extension of two years in 2024.
On November 9, 2023, the EU extended the mandate of its military assistance mission to Ukraine until November 15, 2028, and announced the establishment of a permanent office in Ukraine. This initiative aims to enhance coordination with Ukrainian military authorities and international partners, with nearly 300 million euros allocated for the extension. Since its inception in October 2022, the mission has trained over 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers.
- The EU extended the mandate of the military assistance mission to Ukraine until November 15, 2028.
- The EU allocated nearly 300 million euros for this extension.
- The mission has trained over 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers since its establishment in October 2022.
- A permanent office will be established in Ukraine for better coordination with military authorities and international partners.
- The mission will continue to coordinate closely with the US, UK, Canada, Norway, and NATO.