Canada Offers Limited Military Training Mission in Ukraine
Canada is open to sending a limited number of military personnel to train Ukrainian defenders on the territory of Ukraine. Canadian Minister of Defense Bill Blair stated that the country is willing to send a limited number of troops to Ukraine. Canadian forces will not be involved in combat operations, but are ready to train Ukrainian soldiers. He said this in an interview with the Toronto Star.
According to Blair, the idea of sending troops was discussed earlier this week in Paris, where he was visiting. Although Canada, like many other NATO countries, has opposed the idea proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron.
The Canadian Minister of Defense announced a possible non-combat mission for Canadian military personnel. The plan involves sending a limited number of troops to train Ukrainian defenders on the territory of Ukraine, provided that such an operation will be conducted away from the front line.
It is worth noting that Ukraine has signed a security agreement with Canada, allowing Canada to conduct training activities in Ukraine «when conditions allow».
