House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Continued Support to Ukraine
05 July 2022 · Ministry of Defence
Proposed by Ben Wallace Con Wyre and Preston North
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At a glance
Key points
- UK-led training programme for Ukrainian armed forces in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine is under way.
- First rotation of Ukrainian soldiers has arrived in the UK for training.
- Plans to train up to 10,000 new recruits, with scale and scope to be increased based on needs and international partnerships.
Issue summary
The statement provides an update on the UK-led training programme for Ukrainian armed forces in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Action requested
Mr Wallace announces that the first rotation of Ukrainian soldiers has arrived in the UK and are undergoing training. The aim is to train up to 10,000 new recruits with plans to increase scale and scope based on Ukrainian needs and international partnerships.
Key facts
- £2.3 billion military aid provided by the UK Government to Ukraine.
- Training of up to 10,000 Ukrainian recruits in the UK.
- First rotation of soldiers has arrived for training.
- Courses include weapons training, battlefield first aid, and patrol tactics based on UK basic soldier training.
- Training conducted by elements from 11 Security Force Assistance Brigade across North East, South West, and South East regions.
- Training programme to evolve over time in response to Ukrainian requirements.
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