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Montenegro Joins NATO Mission to Train Ukraine’s Troops Despite Russian Warnings
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Montenegro’s Parliament has voted to join NATO’s new Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) initiative, a decision that ends months of political delay and aligns the country more closely with the Alliance’s support efforts, Radio Free Europe reported on November 12.
The measure passed on November 12 with 44 votes in favour, five against, and two abstentions.
According to the Radio Free Europe, the move follows a proposal adopted earlier by Montenegro’s Defense and Security Council, which includes President Jakov Milatović, Prime Minister Milojko Spajić, and Parliament Speaker Andrija Mandić. Under the agreement, Montenegrin military personnel participating in NSATU will operate exclusively on the territory of NATO member states. The initiative is designed to coordinate the training of Ukrainian security forces.
Defense Minister Dragan Krapović noted that the decision to continue assisting Ukraine stems from commitments made at last year’s NATO Summit in Washington.
Not all members of the ruling coalition supported the move. The Democratic People’s Party (DNP) opposed participation, warning about potential consequences for relations with Moscow.
“This could further jeopardize our relations with the Russian Federation. It would be wiser to stay away from other people’s conflicts,” said DNP MP Vladislav Bojović.
NSATU is one of two Ukraine-related missions Montenegro is expected to join following Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, with the second initiative coordinated by the European Union.
Earlier, it was reported that Ukraine started manufacturing interceptor drones together with the United States.
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