1,500 European troops to rehearse peacekeeping mission for Ukraine in Poland
At least 1,500 troops from Britain, France and Germany will take part in peacekeeping exercises in Poland. They are meant to rehearse a post-war scenario in case a ceasefire is reached in Ukraine.
At least 1,500 troops from three major European countries, Britain, France and Germany, will take part in peacekeeping exercises in Poland, according to media reports.
The exercises are intended to rehearse a post-war scenario. They would apply if a ceasefire were reached in the war in Ukraine, which began with Russia's invasion. The troops will train for the kind of peacekeeping mission that European countries could carry out in Ukraine once fighting stops.
What is known about the exercises
The report says only that at least 1,500 military personnel from Britain, France and Germany will take part and that the exercises will be held in Poland. It does not give dates, the specific location in Poland, the tasks involved or who will command the drills.
Why it matters
The exercises show that the three countries are preparing in practice for a possible peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. For now, this is preparation for a scenario in which a ceasefire takes hold. It is not a decision to deploy troops.
