Defense Minister of Ukraine Rustem Umerov said during a meeting with the delegation of the EU's Political and Security Committee that it is important hold EUMAM training in Ukraine.

"In particular, since October 2022, through the EUMAM, more than 62,000 Ukrainian servicemen have received training in EU countries, and by the end of the year, this number will increase to 75,000. I am grateful for the EU ambassadors' decision to extend the Mission's mandate for another two years," he said on Facebook on Wednesday.

The minister emphasized that the goal is to make EUMAM even more effective.

"I emphasized the importance of conducting mission training in Ukraine, which will significantly accelerate the preparation of our defenders," he said.

Umerov also called on European countries to invest in production directly in Ukraine, adding that Ukraine is ready to sign long-term contracts and develop joint production of drones, long-range weapons, and ammunition.

"We are expecting a new aid tranche from the EU of EUR 1.9 billion from frozen Russian assets — funds we need urgently. We also hope that partners will find a way to provide EUR 6 billion from the European Peace Facility to strengthen the Ukrainian military on the front," he said.