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UK Considers Sending Troops to Train Ukrainian Recruits, EU Plans Extension Despite Hungary's Veto

Oct 12, 2024, 03:40 AM

The UK is considering sending troops to western Ukraine to train recruits, aiming to speed up training and reduce costs, according to The Times. This move would send a strong military-political signal, potentially deterring Russia, while also allowing British troops to gain combat experience. Concurrently, the European Union is planning to extend its military training program for Ukrainian soldiers until 2026. The program, launched in 2022, has trained over 60,000 Ukrainians. However, Hungary opposes the extension, prompting the EU to consider creating a new intergovernmental fund with voluntary contributions to bypass Hungary's veto, as reported by Semafor.