EU to Propose New Training Mission to Boost Ukraine’s Military
- Borrell to discuss this week with defense ministers in Prague
- Training would take place outside Ukraine if approved by bloc
Members of Ukraine's Territorial Defense Forces participate in a drill during training on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine, on Feb. 19.
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The European Union could offer Ukraine’s armed forces sniper, de-mining or officer training as part of a new mission the bloc’s foreign policy chief plans to propose to member states this week.
Josep Borrell is due to suggest an EU training mission for Ukraine, with the aim of clinching political backing from defense ministers when they gather in Prague starting Monday evening.