This initiative marks a significant boost in French military support for Ukraine.
Key Highlights
- Training: 2,100 Ukrainian soldiers to undergo two-month training in France
- Equipment Supply:
- 128 VAB armored personnel carriers
- 18 CAESAR self-propelled artillery systems
- 24 light tanks
- Anti-tank missiles, trucks, and radars
Training Program
- Duration: Two months
- Location: French military camps
- Special Training: A portion of the soldiers will receive specialized tank training
Statements from French Officials French officers have confirmed the organized supply of military equipment and emphasized the strategic importance of this training program. The French Ministry of Defense has already facilitated military equipment deliveries to Ukraine worth 2.615 billion euros.
Additional Financial Contributions
- European Peace Fund (EPF): France contributed 1.2 billion euros, supporting Ukraine with over 3.8 billion euros between February 2022 and December 2023.
Training Efforts
- Previous Training: Nearly 10,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been trained in Poland and France, showcasing the ongoing commitment to enhancing Ukraine's defense capabilities.
France's Military Aid to Ukraine
- February 16: Agreement on security cooperation signed by Presidents Zelenskyi and Macron.
- February 26: Macron announced a coalition for providing long-range weapons to Ukraine.
- March 29: France committed to transferring decommissioned military equipment to Ukraine.
- March 31: Announcement of supplying "hundreds" of functional armored vehicles and Aster missiles.
- May 27: France pledged to send instructors to train Ukrainian servicemen.
Conclusion
France's comprehensive support for Ukraine includes extensive training and significant military equipment deliveries. This commitment underscores France's role in bolstering Ukraine's defense amid ongoing conflict, enhancing the Ukrainian Armed Forces' capabilities.
