EU considers new approach to training Ukrainian soldiers.

The EU will consider training soldiers in Ukraine "if the necessary political and operational conditions are met," Politico reported on August 27, citing a document from the European External Action Agency (EEAS).

"A deeper and more comprehensive analysis is needed to fully assess the risks and possible mitigation measures, as well as the political and operational advantages of conducting certain training courses" on Ukrainian soil, according to a 34-page document accessed by Politico.

The document, dated July 22nd and titled "Strategic Assessment of EUMAM Ukraine," refers to EU military support missions specifically for Ukraine. This document was first reported by the newspaper Die Welt, which, like Politico, is also owned by Axel Springer.

To date, EU training has primarily taken place in Poland and Germany. By the end of the summer, approximately 60,000 Ukrainian soldiers had been trained through EUMAM Ukraine. Photo: EEAS

French President Emmanuel Macron is open to the idea of ​​training the military in Ukraine. France, the Baltic states, Denmark, and Sweden also support sending military trainers to the Eastern European country.

Meanwhile, Austria, Hungary, Germany, Malta, and Slovenia objected, fearing that the conflict would escalate and the lives of Western coaches sent to Ukraine could be endangered amid the fighting.

Those concerns are reflected in this document. “It is highly likely that the presence of EU troops on Ukrainian soil will be seen by Russia as a provocation,” the document states, adding that it is “not feasible” for the EU to protect any trainers sent to Ukraine.

According to the document, the request for military training in Ukraine came from the Ukrainian government. Kyiv called on the EU to send instructors to Ukraine in a letter sent to EU top diplomat Josep Borrell on May 31, arguing that “this is considered faster, more cost-effective and easier logistically. Furthermore, training could be conducted in Ukraine’s neighboring countries.”

To date, EU training has primarily taken place in Poland and Germany. By the end of the summer, approximately 60,000 Ukrainian soldiers had been trained through EUMAM Ukraine.

The EEAS recommended extending the EUMAM mission for another two years, until November 15, 2026, and considering the possibility of conducting “training closer to the Ukrainian border.”

The document was discussed by EU ambassadors at the Political and Security Committee on August 27, and is expected to be on the agenda when the foreign and defense ministers of member states meet later this week.

Peter Stano, the EU's chief spokesperson on foreign affairs, declined to comment.

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Source: https://www.nguoiduatin.vn/can-nhac-moi-cua-eu-ve-dao-tao-binh-si-ukraine-204240828103442792.htm