UK Extends Ukrainian Troop Training Amid Push to Strengthen Army

A soldier fires a mortar at the training ground in Sumy Oblast, Ukraine, on Aug. 12.Photographer: Vitalii Nosach/Global Images Ukraine/Getty Images

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August 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM UTC

The UK will extend its training program for Ukrainian solders in an effort to help Kyiv strengthen its army ahead of any European and US-backed security guarantees linked to a potential peace deal.

The Interflex program, which offers both combat and leadership training, will be extended until the end of 2026 at the earliest, the Ministry of Defence said Saturday. Work toward a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia has gathered momentum this week, with US and European military chiefs meeting to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.