Multinational Ukraine force to hold first exercise in Poland
The Multinational Force – Ukraine (MNF-U) has no offensive mission and will only deploy once a ceasefire is agreed upon to end the war.
In a significant step to support Ukraine, a multinational force composed of 2,800 troops from 10 European countries will conduct its first exercise in southeast Poland from November 9 to 22. Led by France and the UK, the Multinational Force – Ukraine (MNF-U) aims to provide reassurance and aid to the Ukrainian armed forces post-ceasefire.
The exercise, dubbed Koalicja in Polish, will test the force's speed, efficiency, and coordination on land, sea, and air operations. It will involve troops from Belgium, Estonia, Germany, France, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, and the UK in coordinated air and land maneuvers around the town of Nowa Deba, located 100 km west of the Ukrainian border.
The exercise, a key milestone for the MNF-U, is not a peacekeeping or ceasefire monitoring mission, nor is it designed for offensive operations. Instead, its purpose is to strengthen Ukraine's armed forces and deter potential future Russian aggression. The force, which has an operational headquarters in Paris and was set up in 2025, has minimal US involvement and is not a NATO operation.
The maritime simulation will be led by Turkey from Istanbul, focusing on mine-clearing operations in the Black Sea. Despite Moscow's disinterest in peace, the multinational force remains vigilant as the conflict, now exceeding five years, continues.
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