The European Union Military Assistance Mission (EUMAM) has already trained 86,000 Ukrainian soldiers.

Omissions

• The claim does not specify the timeframe for the 86,000 figure, though it is presented as cumulative since mission start
• The EEAS figure of 'more than 87,500' represents the most recent official count available from the EU's official diplomatic service
• The claim focuses only on training, omitting that EUMAM also provides equipment for lethal and non-lethal purposes to the Ukrainian Armed Forces

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean External Action Service (EEAS) - EU military & defence support to UkraineSince 2022, more than 87,500 Ukrainian soldiers have been trained by the EU Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine – EUMAM Ukraine
• SecondaryEU Neighbours EastBy early 2026, more than 86,000 Ukrainian soldiers had been trained and equipped under the European Union Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine