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Oleksandr Turchynov has played a crucial role in shaping Ukraine's defense strategy during turbulent times, particularly as Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council. His advocacy for modernizing the military and developing advanced missile systems has been pivotal in bolstering Ukraine's defenses against external threats. Turchynov has also been a vocal critic of Russian aggression, emphasizing the need for strong deterrents. His involvement in recent political dynamics, including proposed international tribunals and legislative efforts to recognize Russia as an aggressor, underscores his influence in Ukrainian politics. These developments highlight Turchynov's ongoing commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and security.

What is Oleksandr Turchynov's role in Ukraine's government?

Oleksandr Turchynov has served as Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine. In this role, he has been instrumental in shaping defense policies, advocating for military modernization, and addressing security challenges posed by external threats, particularly from Russia.

How has Turchynov influenced Ukraine's military policies?

Turchynov has been a strong advocate for the modernization of Ukraine's military. He has supported the development and testing of advanced missile systems to enhance the country's defense capabilities, and emphasized the importance of equipping the armed forces with modern weapons in response to external threats.

What stance does Turchynov take on Russian aggression?

Oleksandr Turchynov has been a vocal critic of Russian aggression. He emphasizes the need for powerful deterrent weapons to counteract threats from Russia and has pushed for legislative measures to recognize Russia as an aggressor state in Ukraine's occupied regions.

What recent political developments involve Turchynov?

Recently, Turchynov has been involved in political developments such as the proposed international tribunal by L/DPR authorities and the passage of laws recognizing Russia as an aggressor state. These actions reflect his continued influence in Ukrainian defense and political spheres.

What are some key achievements of Turchynov in defense sector?

Key achievements include advocating and overseeing the development and successful tests of missile systems like the Neptun and Vilkha, as well as supporting the integration of domestic technological advances in defense to bolster Ukraine's military effectiveness against incursions.

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"View that ‘Russians shouldn’t be annoyed’ prevails among our partners," Turchynov on West’s reluctance to provide lethal weapons to Ukraine NSDC Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov is disappointed by the unwillingness of the Western partners to provide lethal weapons to Ukraine. 19 319 157 Tech

турчинов turchynov About 800 Ukrainian enterprises to be involved in munitions production, NSDC secretary says. VIDEO+PHOTOS Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov has visited the state joint-stock holding company Artem, where he has held an interagency meeting concerning the launch of ammunition manufacturing in Ukraine. 63 299 120 Ukrainian Politics

бригада нацгвардия нгу быстрого реагирования National Guard rapid response brigade bestowed the Colors. PHOTOS+VIDEO The rapid response brigade, equipped with powerful weapons, was created to stop any enemy anywhere within the state and destroy it. 40 307 74 Ukrainian Politics

турчинов Ukraine needs to launch mass production of tactical, strategic UAVs, - Turchynov. PHOTOS Ukraine's challenge is to launch batch production of tactical and strategic drones capable of detecting a threat at long distances and even in the aggressor's territory. 42 191 85 Ukrainian Politics

турчинов гвардия национальная Daily provocations of Russian invaders may again turn into full-scale military operations, - Turchynov Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov met with Speaker of the Lithuanian Seimas Loreta Graužinienė. 54 378 147 Ukrainian Politics

Lawyer Olentsevych, attacker of Turchynov's wife, linked to 'DPR' leadership, - Interior Minister Volodymyr Olentsevych, the lawyer from Donetsk who last week attacked Anna Turchynova, wife of NSDC Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov, is linked to the leadership of the "Donetsk People's Republic" terrorist organization. 14 576 32 Society

нападение турчинова Attacker of Hanna Turchynova served notice of suspicion Members of Kyiv Prosecutor's Office have served lawyer Volodymyr Olentsevych notice of suspicion of murderous assault on the employee of one of Kyiv’s universities. 57 837 77 Incidents

шевченко Turchynov's wife was attacked by infamous Donetsk lawyer Olentsevych, - Interior Ministry The Interior Ministry has unveiled the details of yesterday's attack on the wife of Ukraine's NSDC Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov. 67 110 183 Ukrainian Politics

"They will intimidate neither me nor my family,” - Turchynov about attack on his wife Commenting on the assault on his wife Hanna Turchynova, NSDC Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov said that the terrorists will intimidate neither him nor his family. 49 931 122 Incidents

анна турчинова anna turchynova Turchynov’s wife faced armed attack, - Interior Minister. VIDEO Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Arsen Avakov released information on armed attack committed against wife of NSDC Secretary of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov Hanna Turchynova. 238 052 471 Incidents

бой Over last 24 hours Ukraine suffered heaviest losses in 2016, - NSDC Secretary Turchynov The demonstrative and large-scale intensification of bloody provocation by Russian occupation forces completely nullifies the cease-fire. Using Minsk-banned heavy weapons placed in the residential neighborhoods of occupied settlements, they have greatly increased the intensity of attacks on Ukrainian army positions. 166 867 383 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"Putin does not even try to come up with new scenario, but aggressor will never break spirit of Crimean Tatar people! Crimea is Ukraine!" - Turchynov In his address on the occasion of the 72th anniversary of deportation of the Crimean Tatar people, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) Oleksandr Turchynov has stressed that the Kremlin repeats Stalinist purges scenario in Crimea after the occupation of the peninsula. 2 972 36 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Guests of Eurovision 2017 should not feel difference between Kyiv and Stockholm, - Turchynov Ukraine should organize Eurovision 2017 song context on a higher level next year. 23 931 217 Previously in trend: Jamala's winning

History teaches us that it is impossible to appease aggressor, - Turchynov NSDC secretary Oleksandr Turchynov believes that it is impossible to appease aggressor. It depends on the civilized world whether to wait for the aggressor's next step or to neutralize him. 34 029 327 Ukrainian Politics

снбо турчинов Terrorists plotted Olenivka shelling, intended to discredit Ukraine's Armed Forces, - Turchynov The terrorist shelling of Olenivka should be investigated not only in the framework of the Trilateral Contact Group, but also the International Military Tribunal. 49 833 126 Ukrainian Politics

оружие турчинов испытания New sophisticated weapons presented to Ukraine’s top officials. PHOTOS The presentation of the new and upgraded weapons, military equipment, advanced means of communication, and automated fire control systems took place on the shooting range of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 169 495 249 Tech

порошенко воронченко Poroshenko appoints Voronchenko acting commander of Naval Forces: "We give you time to show your best qualities". PHOTOS President and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko met with acting Commander of the Naval Forces of Ukraine, Lt.-Gen. Ihor Voronchenko. 38 728 87 Ukrainian Politics

NSDC Secretary to organize High Command’s work, - Poroshenko’s decree President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko authorized the secretary of the National Security and Defense Council to organize the work of the High Command in case of its creation. 10 694 29 Ukrainian Politics

турчинов гвардия национальная Blocking State Defense Order is threat to national security and defense of the state, - NSDC Secretary Turchynov Slowing down the financing of the State Defense Order (SDO) for the country, which has been in a military conflict with Russia for more than two years, is unacceptable for it threatens the national security and defense of the state. 24 903 85 Ukrainian Politics

турчинов Russia will get as brazen as it is allowed to, - NSDC Secretary Turchynov This was announced by Ukraine's NSDC Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov during his visit to Poland, where he met Polish President Andrzej Duda and leaders of Poland's law enforcing agencies. 55 960 391 Ukrainian Politics

турчинов гвардия национальная Ukraine to present new concept of army reform to NATO, - Turchynov in Warsaw Kyiv will present new concept of its Armed Forces' reform during the Warsaw summit of NATO. 17 622 80 Previously in trend: Ukraine - NATO

турчинов вершбоу "We see no alternative to European and Euro-Atlantic integration:" NSDC Secretary Turchynov met with NATO Deputy Secretary General Vershbow. PHOTOS National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov has had a meeting with NATO Deputy Secretary General Alexander Vershbow. 10 792 42 Ukrainian Politics

турчинов NSDC Secretary Turchynov visits hottest points in Donbas: "Increased activity of enemy subversive groups and number of provocations connected to warm weather" NSDC Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov arrived at the forefront of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area in connection with the escalation of the situation and increase in the number of attacks and provocations by the Russian-terrorist groups. 50 925 82 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

турчинов гвардия национальная "Russia has serious problems saying it won't last four days in war with Ukraine," - Turchynov replied to Naryshkin NSDC Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov commented on the words of State Duma Speaker Sergey Naryshkin about a possible war with Ukraine. 238 301 416 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

нарышкин State Duma Speaker Naryshkin: "Russia's war with Ukraine would last a maximum of four days" State Duma Speaker Sergey Naryshkin said that if Russia had to wage a war with a country comparable to Ukraine by its potential, this conflict would last a maximum of four days. 240 190 638 Previously in trend: War

Turchynov: Medvedev's statement on absence of Ukrainian state proves Russian leaders fear the very existence of our country A statement by Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev about the absence of the Ukrainian state demonstrates how Russian leaders fear and hysterically perceive a mere fact of Ukraine's existence. 45 592 219 Ukrainian Politics

турчинов ракета Ukraine successfully test-fired new missile. PHOTOS The test firing was attended by National Security and Defense Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov, who directly coordinates the implementation of the national missile programs. 289 864 605 Ukrainian Politics

турчинов снайпер Sniper training - one of army priorities: National Guard drilled by high NATO standards, - Turchynov National Guard sniper training center adheres to high NATO standards. 34 158 139 Ukrainian Politics

turchynov We were ready to bring Turchynov’s plane down over Crimea, - Belaventsev In March 2014, Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Oleksandr Turchynov was planning to visit the Crimea to stop the occupation of the peninsula. At that moment Russia was ready to bring down the plane of the head of the neighboring state. Representatives of the Russian Federation warned Turchynov that he "won’t reach Simferopol". 173 756 403 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Russia formed two 34,000-35,000 men strong army corps and up to 8,000 strong reserve in Donbas, - Turchynov The Russian General Staff has created two full Russian regular army corps, which are 34,000-35,000 men strong, as well as up to 8,000 strong reserve composed entirely of Russian troops in the occupied territory of the Donbas as of today. 20 237 136 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia prepares to resume hostilities in Donbas at any time, - NSDC Secretary Turchynov There is no reduction in the number of Russia's occupation troops in the Donbas. On the contrary, Russia continues to deploy militants, arms, and equipment in the occupied territory and is ready to relaunch operations at any moment. 19 910 98 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Next mobilization may be postponed if sufficient number of career soldiers recruit, - NSDC Secretary Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleksandr Turchynov says that the decision on the next round of mobilization in spring will be made in March. 36 005 214 Incidents

Sanctions not gift to Ukraine, but Europe’s repellent against Russian aggression, - Turchynov Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov has held a meeting with Kristjan Prikk, Director for National Security and Defense Coordination of Estonia. 4 570 15 Ukrainian Politics

документ стенограмма Rada unveils transcript of NSDC meeting of Feb. 28, 2014: only Secretary Turchynov voted for martial law imposition. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) The transcript of the meeting of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) of Feb. 28, 2014 during the Russian occupation of Crimea was made public at today's meeting of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Committee on National Security and Defense. 166 952 671 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

"Deal of occupied territories is not done for Ukraine until they are liberated from aggressor," - Turchynov As long as occupied territories are not liberated from the aggressor, Ukraine will not deem this deal done. 6 363 36 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

армия турчинов Ukrainian army positions endure daily attacks, - NSDC Secretary Turchynov. PHOTOS+VIDEO (updated) National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov has visited the Ukrainian army defensive lines in the area of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) that is most frequently attacked by Russian occupation forces. 34 343 13 Ukrainian Politics

турчинов NSDC Secretary Turchynov: Russian military and separatists actively preparing onslaught against Ukraine Pursuant to an order by Russian President Vladimir Putin, at 4 a.m. on Feb. 8, this year's first comprehensive snap combat readiness check of the Russian Armed Forces began. Russia’s southern military district and certain units of the Airborne Troops and military-transport aviation were engaged, including 8,500 servicemen, more than 900 units of combat and special vehicles, 200 aircraft and helicopters, and 50 ships. 46 994 316 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

турчинов NSDC Secretary Turchynov met with heads of parliaments of Northern Europe and Baltic countries. VIDEO+PHOTO National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov met with the heads of parliaments of the Northern Europe and Baltic countries. During the meeting, the parties discussed the situation in the region, paying attention to the events in the east of Ukraine. 4 375 33 Ukrainian Politics

турчинов turchynov Turchynov commented on Putin's statement about illegality of Ukraine’s statehood of Donbas The only possible answer to Putin on his territorial claims to Ukraine is strengthening of the country’s defense capability. 96 547 314 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

турчинов Ukrainian drones three times cheaper than similar foreign ones, - NSDC Secretary. PHOTOS Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov, State Concern Ukroboronprom officials with the participation of the servicemen and partners from the KPI Science Park handed over a batch of advanced domestic drone systems to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 14 204 51 Tech

турчинов turchynov Turchynov and Turkish NSC Secretary-General Seyfullah Hacımüftüoğlu discussed cooperation in military-technical sphere. PHOTOS Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov has held meeting with Secretary-General of the National Security Council of Turkey Seyfullah Hacımüftüoğlu in Ankara during a working visit to Turkey. 13 057 72 Ukrainian Politics

турчинов александр Russia constructs and fortifies military facilities near border with Ukraine, - Turchynov Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleksandr Turchynov states that the Russian Federation is constructing a military facility to deploy its armored forces in the Belgorod region of Russia. 17 997 140 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

турчинов Russia's new National Security Strategy is empty, though threats remain real, - Turchynov National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov described the new National Security Strategy of the Russian Federation, signed by President Vladimir Putin on Dec. 31, 2015, as an "empty document." 30 588 149 World

турчинов пво Development of non-governmental military enterprises enhances quality of military equipment. PHOTOS National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov believes that promotion of competition in the military industry of Ukraine will enhance quality and decrease prices for military equipment. 26 673 72 Ukrainian Politics

nehxbyjd Russia fails to fulfill Minsk agreements, - NSDC Secretary Turchynov Russia has sabotaged the fulfillment of the Minsk agreements. 24 228 105 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

турчинов Turchynov: "Democracies will have to protect both English- and Russian-speaking people from creeping Putinism and its adherents" In the new Kremlin's propaganda film "World Order" Putin openly stressed the need to revise the Yalta agreements. 23 423 122 Ukrainian Politics

учения нацгвардия National Guard NATO-standard light infantry brigade performs counter-sabotage drill. PHOTOS On Thursday, Dec. 17, an event attended by representatives of the G7 countries' embassies took place at the National Guard training ground in Novi Petrivtsi, the Kyiv region. 45 742 113 Ukrainian Politics

турчинов Putin got lost in his last year testimonies, - NSDC Secretary Turchynov During the annual press conference with Russian and international journalists in Moscow, President Vladimir Putin contradicted his own previous year testimonies, answering a question about the captured in the Donbas Russian GRU officers Cpt. Yerofeyev and Sgt. Aleksandrov. 90 072 321 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine