Overview

• The Ministry of Defence confirmed the UK-led program will continue at least until the end of 2026.
• More than 50,000 Ukrainian recruits have completed training on British soil under Operation Interflex.
• Courses that began as five weeks have been extended to seven, with new pathways for command skills and an emphasis on preparing Ukrainian instructors.
• Defence Secretary John Healey said the UK is stepping up support with allies so Ukraine can defend now and deter future aggression.
• The move aligns with allied planning reported for post‑peace security guarantees, including a proposed multinational reassurance presence in Ukraine and a potential US backstop, while the UK marked Ukraine’s independence day with flag displays and a message of support from King Charles III.