Washington Considers Expanding Training To Regular Ukrainian Army

The U.S. may train regular Ukrainian army troops later this year, reports the Washington Post.

After training is completed for Ukraine's national guard, "phase two" could begin in late November if a plan is approved, Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, the commander of U.S. forces in Europe, said on Monday. The "final decision has not been made on that yet," he said.

Around 300 U.S. troops are in Ukraine training Interior Ministry troops, who are referred to as the national guard. The...