The commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian army, gen. Oleksandr Sirsky said today that he has signed documents allowing French military instructors to soon visit Ukrainian training centers, Reuters reported, quoted by BTA.
"I welcome with pleasure the initiative of France to send instructors to Ukraine to train Ukrainian military personnel," wrote in "Telegram" Sirsky, after holding a video call with French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecorneau.
"I have already signed the documents that will allow the first French instructors to soon visit our training centers and familiarize themselves with the infrastructure and (personnel)”, the Ukrainian general said.
Syrsky did not give further details, but said he believed France's determination would encourage other partner countries to join this "ambitious project”.
The French Ministry of Defense has not yet responded to a request for comment, according to Reuters.