The First Military Exercises By The "coalition Of The Willing" Are Set To Begin In Poland
- 9.11.2026, 10:28
About 2,800 military personnel from 11 countries will take part in the exercises.
The first joint military exercises of the “coalition of the willing” will begin in Poland on November 9. Approximately 2,800 military personnel from 11 countries will participate in the exercises, which will last until November 22. This was reported by Press Office of the French Armed Forces.
The exercises are being conducted under the leadership of France and the United Kingdom. Their goal is to test mechanisms for ensuring Ukraine’s long-term security after the war ends. France (1,100 military personnel) and the United Kingdom (300) will send the largest contingents.
According to media reports, Germany will send about ten staff officers, refueling aircraft, and logistics units. In addition, the country will provide logistical support for the deployment of troops and the delivery of supplies through its territory.
As reported by Deutsche Welle that the air and ground components of the exercises will take place near the town of Nova Demba in southeastern Poland, approximately 100 km from the border with Ukraine. “Certain elements will also be practiced in France, at the headquarters of the Multinational Force Ukraine (Multinational Force Ukraine, MNF-U) in Paris, while the naval component of the exercises—simulations of security operations and mine clearance in the Black Sea—will be conducted under Turkey’s leadership from Istanbul,” the article states.
In addition to France, the United Kingdom, and Germany, Belgium, Estonia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, and Turkey will take part in the exercises. Currently, the “coalition of the willing” includes about 35 countries.
DW notes that in the event of a ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow, the “coalition of the willing” contingent could be deployed on Ukrainian territory. Its tasks are to assist in restoring the combat readiness and training of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, to strengthen air and maritime security, and to prevent further Russian aggression.