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EU Makes Historic EUMAM Move, Establishing Military Mission Presence Inside Ukraine
UNITED24 Media • • world
Key Points:
- The European Union is expanding its Military Assistance Mission for Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine) by establishing a permanent presence inside Ukraine, allowing direct coordination with Ukrainian military authorities and international partners.
- The EU Council extended EUMAM's mandate for two more years until November 15, 2028, and allocated nearly €300 million to support the mission's activities.
- Since its establishment in October 2022, EUMAM has trained around 100,000 Ukrainian service members across Europe, offering a range of courses from basic combat to specialized areas like maritime operations and CBRN defense.
- The mission's updated mandate emphasizes incorporating battlefield experience into training programs and adapting instruction to meet evolving Ukrainian military needs.
- EUMAM continues to coordinate with partner countries outside the EU, including the UK, Canada, Norway, and the US, while major EU contributors to the program include Germany, Poland, Spain, France, and the Baltic and Nordic states.
