EU plans to train 40,000 Ukrainian soldiers by spring 2024

The head of the Military Committee of the European Union, General Robert Brieger, has announced that the EU plans to train 40,000 Ukrainian soldiers by next spring.

He made the remarks during his visit to Estonia, Lenta.ru reports.

Brieger emphasized that the EU should help Ukraine as much as necessary. Support to Kyiv also includes supplies of ammunition and weapons systems, as well as training events.

"We have already trained 34,000 Ukrainian military, and by spring 2024 we plan to train 40 thousand soldiers. To date, we have provided Ukraine with 27 billion euros worth of military aid," he said.