European troops begin drills for potential post-war mission in Ukraine
European forces led by the UK and France have launched joint military drills to prepare for a potential post-war peacekeeping mission in Ukraine.
European military forces led by the United Kingdom and France have commenced exercise "COALITION 26.2" to prepare for potential post-conflict deployment in Ukraine. Running until November 22 across Poland, France, and Turkey, the training involves 2,800 troops from 11 nations under the Multinational Forces for Ukraine framework. The United States is not participating in the exercises, which aim to test plans for supporting Ukraine's military rebuild and economic recovery once hostilities cease.
While organizers frame the maneuvers as preparation for future peacekeeping operations, experts cited in coverage suggest the deployment may never materialize due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.
Sources: Avaz, Klix, Vijesti
How outlets assessed this
- Nov 9, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC
- Vijesti Skeptical Framed the mission as standing on shaky ground, highlighting expert doubts over whether troops will ever deploy to Ukraine.
Sources
- Avaz — U Poljskoj počinje obuka evropskih snaga za mirovnu operaciju u Ukrajini: Raspoređivanje tek nakon prekida sukoba
- Vijesti — Evropska vojna misija u Ukrajini na klimavim nogama
- Klix — U Poljskoj počinje obuka evropskih snaga za mirovnu operaciju u Ukrajini, raspoređivanje tek nakon prekida sukoba