On 22 March, Ukraine was visited by NATO delegation led by NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Transformation Command, Admiral Pierre Vandier. This is the first such visit during the full-scale war. During the meeting, they discussed the participation of the Ukrainian military in NATO exercises and the development of joint projects.
Visit of the NATO delegation
A NATO delegation led by Admiral Pierre Vandier has arrived in Ukraine. This is the first visit of NATO military officials of this level since the beginning of the full-scale war. This was announced by Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Pavlo Palisa.
Discussion of training and cooperation
The parties discussed the involvement of the Ukrainian military in future NATO exercises as a simulated enemy (Red Team). Last year's experience of Ukrainian units participating in the exercises showed the Allies the latest methods of warfare. According to Palisa, Ukrainian teams demonstrated a significant advantage in training scenarios. They also talked about developing analytical capabilities and scaling up training programmes for the Ukrainian military.
NATO-Ukraine Joint Centre JATEC
The meeting discussed the future of NATO-Ukraine Joint Centre JATEC, which was officially opened in early 2025. The centre aims to support the development of interoperability between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and NATO forces and facilitate the exchange of experience. According to the deputy head of the OP, Ukraine is entering the final stage of deploying its own command and control systems.
Context.
The visit of the NATO delegation took place for the first time since the beginning of the full-scale war. The Ukrainian military is actively involved in NATO training programmes, demonstrating modern approaches to warfare. The JATEC Joint Centre is a key element in the development of cooperation between Ukraine and NATO.
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