Oleksandr Syrskyi: France will send instructors to Ukraine to train military personnel

France has decided to send its instructors to Ukraine. They will help training Ukrainian defenders.

This was reported by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, on Telegram.

Syrskyi stated that he, together with the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov, held online negotiations with the French Minister of Defense, Sébastien Lecornu.

"I warmly welcome France's initiative to send instructors to Ukraine for the training of Ukrainian servicemen," the general emphasized.

According to Syrskyi, he has already signed documents that will allow the first French instructors to visit Ukrainian training centers, familiarize themselves with the infrastructure, and meet the personnel.

The Commander-in-Chief expressed hope that France's determination would encourage other partners to join this initiative.

He added that he thanked the French minister for the military and economic assistance provided to Ukraine for its defense against the Russians.