Overview

• Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed the continuation of the UK-led program and said support is being stepped up so Ukraine can “defend today and deter tomorrow.”
• More than 50,000 Ukrainian recruits have trained in Britain, and the curriculum has expanded to a seven-week course with leadership and command modules tailored by seniority.
• The multinational training effort includes instructors from Australia, Denmark, Canada, Lithuania, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Finland and Sweden.
• UK officials are aligning the training effort with European discussions on post-peace security arrangements, including a UK- and France-led reassurance concept and a possible US backstop reported as under consideration.
• Public backing was highlighted on Ukraine’s independence day as King Charles III praised Ukrainians’ courage and government buildings in London flew the country’s flag.