By BRUSSELS. Nov 15 (Interfax-Ukraine) – More than 20 EU member states have offered their capabilities for a military support mission for Ukrainian soldiers, EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy Josep Borrell said.
"As I said yesterday, the first group of 15,000 Ukrainian soldiers will be trained in our centers. More than 20 member countries have offered their opportunities to take part in this mission," Borrell said at a press conference after the meeting of the European Defense Council in Brussels on Tuesday.
He stressed that the mission will take place only on the territory of the EU, and its command will be located in Brussels.
"But there will be a combined-arms military command at the operational level in Poland and a special training command in Germany. This mission will closely coordinate its activities with partners and allies," Borrell said.
He added that to support this mission, the EU has agreed to allocate EUR 16 million to provide equipment and ammunition.
"According to estimates, the total amount of our efforts through the European Peace Fund and the fact that the member countries warn directly, it reaches at least EUR 8 billion," Borrell said.
At the same time, he clarified that EUR 3.1 billion were allocated to Ukraine through the European Peace Fund.
