Kyiv Welcomes MPCC Director for High-Level Talks
The MPCC Director, lieutenant General Michiel van der Laan, underscored EUMAN UA’s unwaivering commitment to supporting Ukraine with training. In a meet with Major General Ihor Palahniuk, head of the Main Directorate of Doctrine and Training of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, he stated:
"EUMAM UA's experience in strengthening Ukraine’s defensive capacity is used to constantly adapt to address current and future training requirements in close coordination with Ukrainian partners."
Ukrainian officials welcomed the initiative and provided detailed assessments of needs and opportunities. Together, a foundation was built to enable a swift, responsible implementation of future training activities of EUMAM UA.
The visit reinforced the EU’s role as a reliable partner and affirmed the importance of advanced planning in shaping conditions for sustainable security.
EUMAM UA
The EU Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine) is aimed at strengthening the capacity of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to defend Ukraine’s territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders and to deter and respond to possible future military offensives by Russia and other potential aggressors. EUMAM works closely together with all other like-minded international partners to provide training support to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. EUMAM is open to the participation of third states. All mission activities are located on EU soil. So far, 24 EU Member States have offered training modules and personnel. The training is supported by the provision of equipment for lethal and non-lethal purposes to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This equipment is provided by Member States and funded by the European Peace Facility.
