Training for a "coalition of interested parties" on deploying forces in Ukraine begins in Poland.
In Poland, military exercises involving 2800 soldiers from ten countries will begin on November 9. The purpose of the exercises is to assess the readiness of the alliance to deploy forces in Ukraine after the cessation of hostilities and to deter a possible resumption of Russian aggression. The exercises will not involve NATO, but Ukrainian soldiers will participate.
In the Polish town of Nowa Dęba, on November 9, the first military training exercises of a "coalition of willing" will begin, involving 36 countries under the leadership of France and Great Britain. The training will last until November 22.
The aim of the maneuvers is to assess the alliance's ability to deploy its forces in Ukraine immediately after the cessation of hostilities between Kyiv and Moscow, as well as to deter Russia from any potential resumption of aggression. It is noted that the lack of US participation in the operation complicates the training, and the role of Washington in future security guarantees for Ukraine remains uncertain.
The training will involve almost 2800 military personnel from ten countries, including France, the United Kingdom, Estonia, Lithuania, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Belgium. NATO has been informed about the training, but will not be directly involved. Ukrainian military personnel will also participate in the exercises.
The primary focus during the training will be on verifying command and logistics systems, including procedures for the movement of troops and equipment across Europe, as well as countering drones. Poland was chosen as the location for the training due to its experience in organizing similar maneuvers, including the operation of training centers for Ukrainian military personnel within the framework of the European Union's military support mission for Ukraine.