Montenegro’s parliament has approved sending members of its armed forces to join the NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) mission, Radio Slobodna Evropa reported.
NSATU oversees the delivery of military equipment and training to Ukraine from NATO members and partner countries.
Montenegro’s decision to join the initiative aims to strengthen Kyiv’s defenses while bolstering its role within the alliance.
Following domestic political debate, with some parties warning it could further strain Podgorica’s already delicate relationship with Moscow, the recent measure builds on last year’s plan to join the EU Military Assistance Mission to Ukraine (EUMAM).
The EUMAM, created by the European Council after Russia’s 2022 invasion, is designed to strengthen Ukraine’s military capacity to defend its territory and sovereignty.
Assistance and Training for Ukraine
NSATU was set up last year to provide a single NATO-run structure to organize and monitor all major streams of security assistance to Ukraine’s armed forces.
The mission operates under NATO command and control standards and uses its information systems to coordinate planning, maintain records, and share data among participating countries.
Efforts support Ukraine’s training, logistics, and planning by aligning requirements with over 140 training providers worldwide, enhancing operational effectiveness, and tracking the capacity of governments and industry to supply equipment.
Moreover, NSATU coordinates the movement of military aid through NATO logistics hubs on the eastern flank and monitors maintenance to keep donated equipment operational.
Based in Wiesbaden, Germany, NSATU operates under NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe and includes roughly 300 staff from NATO members and partner countries, including Ukraine.
