EU Extends Ukraine Military Training Mission Until 2028
European Union ministers extended the EUMAM Ukraine training mandate for two years and allocated 300 million euro to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Council of the European Union extended the mandate of the European Union Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine) for two years, securing its operations until November 15, 2028. Following a strategic review of the mission's activities, the Council allocated nearly 300 million euro to fund the extension.
To improve coordination with international partners and the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the EU will establish a physical presence within Ukraine. The expanded mandate focuses on strengthening training programs to align with Ukraine's defense agenda and incorporating lessons learned directly from the battlefield.
Since launching in October 2022, EUMAM Ukraine has trained more than 100,000 soldiers. The mission continues to coordinate its efforts with NATO via the NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine command, as well as with the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, and the Coalition of the Willing.
