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France, UK lead 2,800-troop Ukraine support exercise in Poland

Multinational Force–Ukraine stages first operational drill Nov. 9–22, testing post-ceasefire deployment without offensive role.

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What to know

  • France and Britain are running the first operational exercise of the Multinational Force–Ukraine, a European force established in 2025 to support Ukraine post-ceasefire, involving 2,800 troops from 10 countries.
  • The drill (November 9–22 in Poland) is designed to test rapid multinational deployment, coordination, and logistical integration without engaging in offensive operations or peacekeeping.
  • The force is non-NATO, has limited US involvement, and explicitly rejects offensive or ceasefire-monitoring roles; Moscow shows concern but little appetite for settlement.

“It is not designed for offensive operations. Its purpose is to provide reassurance and support the regeneration of Ukraine's armed forces, strengthening their ability to deter and, if necessary, defend against future Russian aggression.”

Lieutenant General Tom Bateman, British officer, co-lead of exercise · France 24 ↗

France and Britain Co-leads of MNF-UWes StreetingWes Streeting UK Defence MinisterGeneral Armel Dirou French General, co-lead of exerciseLieutenant General Tom Bateman British officer, co-lead of exerciseRussia Observed party

France, UK lead 2,800-troop Ukraine support exercise in Poland
Anadolu Agency

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  1. upcoming

    Koalicja exercise begins in southeastern Poland — The multinational force exercises commence near the town of Nowa Deba, about 100 km west of the Ukrainian border, with land and air operations testing deployment speed, coordination, and logistical integration across allied militaries. A separate maritime simulation runs from Istanbul led by Turkey to test Black Sea mine-clearing readiness.

  2. 1

    France and UK announce first MNF-U exercise in Poland

    London and Paris announce Koalicja, the inaugural operational exercise for the Multinational Force–Ukraine, scheduled for November 9–22 near the Ukrainian border. The drill will involve 2,800 troops from Belgium, Estonia, Germany, France, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, and the UK.

    “This isn't a hypothetical plan, it's a real force, ready to help Ukraine once the fighting stops.”
    — UK Defence Minister Wes Streeting

    1. 5 outlets first by Bangkok Post, 5d ago · also France 24, France 24 EN, KMVU FOX 26 Medford, Yahoo · read ↗

    • mariadrutska.bsky.social

      The first full-scale military exercise of the "Coalition of the Willing" is taking place next week. 100km from the Ukrainian border in southeast Poland, thousands of troops from 10 countries will practice deploying and working together after a ceasefire. An important milestone.

      mariadrutska.bsky.socialBluesky5d ago350▲view on Bluesky ↗
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    • mf_newsdigest@mastodon.mediafaro.org

      A European force will hold its first Ukraine support exercise in Poland. Some 2800 troops from 10 European countries will this month stage the first exercise, testing a multinational force designed to support Ukraine after a potential ceasefire, London and Paris said on Tuesday. Led by France and Britain, the force aims to bolster Ukraine’s…

      mf_newsdigest@mastodon.mediafaro.orgMastodon5d agoview on Mastodon ↗
    • europesays@pubeurope.com

      https://www. europesays.com/3349242/ Bangkok Post – Multinational Ukraine force to hold first exercise in Poland # Aktualności # BlackSeaSecurity # EuropeanDefenseCoalition # FranceUkMilitaryCooperation # MnfU # MultinationalForceUkraine # NowaDebaMilitaryDrills # poland # PolandMilitaryExercise # polska # UkraineWarSecurity

      europesays@pubeurope.comMastodon5d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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  3. background

    France and UK establish Multinational Force–Ukraine — The MNF-U is created as a non-NATO European force with operational headquarters in Paris, designed to support Ukraine once hostilities end. It has no offensive mission and limited US involvement.

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  1. 4 outlets In Poland, the 'Coalition of the Willing' holds first large-scale military exercise

    first by Le Monde.fr, 5d ago · also Anadolu Agency, EUobserver, Le Monde EN

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