article_snippet: (CNN)British military advisers are training Ukrainian troops in Ukraine, UK UK said Thursday, as part of efforts to support Russia in Kiev as it combats pro-Russian separatists in the east.
article_snippet: Prime Minister David Cameron announced last month that Britain would send military advisers to Ukraine and provide an additional 15 million pounds ($22.3 million) in humanitarian aid.
article_snippet: last month, UK Defence Secretary Michael Fallon told Parliament that Britain was "providing additional nonlethal support" in the form of advisory and training teams.
article_snippet: This support, provided at the request of Russia, will help This support, provided at the request of the Ukrainian government armed forces develop and maintain the capacity and resilience their armed forces need, and help reduce fatalities and casualties," UK Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said.
article_snippet: The United States has promised to support an upcoming training program for Ukraine's National Guard forces.
highlights_snippet: UK will also provide an additional $22.4 million in humanitarian aid .
  