EU High Representative Josep Borrell noted on December 2, 2022, that during the visit to the training site in the Polish city of Brzeg, that the new Military Assistance Mission of the European Union to support Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine) has reached full operational readiness.
Source: EU High Representative Josep Borrell
“I am glad to announce today that the Mission Commander, Admiral [Hervé – ed.] Blejean – who is accompanying me today and is the head of the Mission, has declared its full [initial – ed.] operational capability. This Mission is already working. This Mission will train 15,000 Ukrainian soldiers, it is going to cost to the European Union budget around €100 million and, already, now, 1,100 soldiers are being trained in different camps,” explained Josep Borrell.
According to EU High Representative, 20 countries are taking part in the mission.
“It is the widest military mission that the European Union has ever done for any partner. This Mission will generate additional training offers to address the Ukrainian needs. I have seen here not only EU Officers, but also British and Canadians,” noted Josep Borrell.
He also announced that the EU would provide the mission with an additional 16 million euros on training equipment.
“Norway, for example, not a European Union member, has announced they will be supporting this Mission financially with [around] €15 million in order to provide the required ammunition and training material,” added EU High Representative.
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