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UkrainePublished: 17 October 2026 at 12:32

Poland to host November exercises preparing for a possible peacekeeping mission in Ukraine

In November, 1,500 troops from France, Germany, Britain and Poland will take part in exercises in Poland. They are meant to prepare for a possible peacekeeping mission in Ukraine.

Foto: Ukrainska Pravda

Military exercises will take place in Poland in November, involving 1,500 troops from France, Germany, Britain and Poland itself. The aim is to prepare for a possible peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, Ukrainska Pravda reports, citing media.

What the exercises cover

According to the reports, the troops will practise deploying forces in Ukraine in case a ceasefire with Russia is reached. The drills are therefore a preparation for a scenario in which fighting is halted and an international presence is needed.

Countries involved

Personnel from four countries will take part: France, Germany, Britain and Poland. Poland is the host country for the exercises.

The source gives no further details, such as the exact dates, the location within Poland or what the possible mission would involve.

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