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EU Expands Ukraine Advisory Mission, Tackles Hybrid Threats

5/19/2026

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EU approved expanding the Advisory Mission (EUAM) in Ukraine to address hybrid threats, starting summer.
The expanded mandate adds protection of infrastructure, cyber security, and information manipulation.
EUAM employs about 400 staff and its budget will rise to nearly €130 million.
The document warns weapons from Ukraine war could raise terrorism risk, recommends a Schengen ban for Russian ex-combatants, and cites concerns about Islamist terrorism, drone misuse, and recruitment of minors.

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EU approved expanding the Advisory Mission (EUAM) in Ukraine to address hybrid threats, starting summer.
The expanded mandate adds protection of infrastructure, cyber security, and information manipulation.
EUAM employs about 400 staff and its budget will rise to nearly €130 million.
The document warns weapons from Ukraine war could raise terrorism risk, recommends a Schengen ban for Russian ex-combatants, and cites concerns about Islamist terrorism, drone misuse, and recruitment of minors.