The EU Council of Ministers for Foreign Affairs at a meeting in Luxembourg adopted a formal decision to set up the EU Military Assistance Mission to train the Armed Forces of Ukraine on October 17, 2022.
Source: The European Council
“The Council today agreed to set up a Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine). The aim of the mission is to contribute to enhancing the military capability of Ukraine’s Armed Forces to effectively conduct military operations, in order to allow Ukraine to defend its territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, effectively exercise its sovereignty and protect civilians,” the message on the European Council’s website says.
It is noted that EUMAM Ukraine will provide personal, collective and specialized training for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including the Territorial Defense Forces, and will coordinate and synchronize the efforts of member countries to train Ukrainian personnel.
“Today we step up our support to Ukraine to defend itself from Russia’s illegal aggression. The EU Military Assistance Mission will train the Ukrainian Armed Forces so they can continue their courageous fight. EUMAM is not just a training mission, it is clear proof that the EU will stand by Ukraine for as long as is needed,” Josep Borrell, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy said.
EUMAM Ukraine will operate in the territory of several European states, its operational headquarters, which will coordinate the activities of the mission at the strategic level, will be located in the premises of the European External Action Service in Brussels.
The mandate of the mission is designed for two years, and the amount of funding will be 106.7 million euros.
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