Sweden to train Ukrainian soldiers in UK

Sweden has said it will send up to 120 instructors to Britain to help provide military training to Ukrainian citizens to enable them to serve in their country's armed forces.

Members of Ukraine's territorial defence force take part in a training exercise near the capital Kyiv, July 14, 2022.

Photo: PAP/Viacheslav Ratynskyi

The aim is to make it possible for Ukraine to maintain and strengthen its defence capabilities, the Swedish government said in a statement.

It added that the "initiative to offer basic military training to Ukrainian citizens comes from the UK," which "has invited other partner nations in the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) and Canada to contribute."

#StandWithUkraine #Sweden to train Ukrainian soldiers in #Britain https://t.co/vMecCuZ4JB

— Ukrinform-EN (@Ukrinform_News) August 7, 2022

The Swedish government "has now decided that Sweden will contribute by training Ukrainian soldiers," according to the statement.

Swedish Defence Minister Peter Hultqvist said: “Russia’s war against Ukraine has been going on for over five months, and it’s immensely important that the rest of the world continues to support Ukraine in its fight for sovereignty and self-determination."

He added: "It’s important that Sweden is part of these efforts, and the Swedish instructors will contribute to strengthening Ukraine’s defence capabilities."

#Sweden will send up to 120 instructors to the #UK to conduct basic training of Ukrainian military personnel - Swedish Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist. https://t.co/NW7bsd0XM6

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) August 7, 2022

In total, around 10,000 Ukrainian citizens are expected take part in the training programme in Britain, the Swedish government said in its statement.

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Source: ukrinform.net, government.se