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Defense minister, chief of general staff meet with strategic NATO advisers. PHOTOS Ukrainian Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces Ruslan Khomchak have held a meeting with a group of high-level strategic advisers from NATO member countries, according to the Defense Ministry. 3 457 17 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine 
Ukraine enters new level of Armed Forces aircraft modernization, - Poltorak. PHOTOS The Minister of Defense of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak said Ukraine is already repairing and modernizing the Ukrainian Armed Forces aircraft at the expense of its own components. 21 871 121 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine 
New middle-sized reconnaissance ship deployed by Ukraine’s Naval Forces in Kyiv. PHOTOS April 23, first middle-sized spy ship, built for the needs of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine by order of the defense department lauched in Kyiv shipbuilding enterprise OAO Zavod Kuznitsa na Rybalskomu. 38 501 320 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine 
Ukraine’s defense minister approves new regulations for wearing military uniforms and insignia. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) The Minister of Defense of Ukraine approved the new rules for wearing military uniforms and new insignia in Ukrainian Armed Forces. 97 592 132 Ukrainian Politics 
Ukraine's military reform can be utterly effective as it's tested by war, - Pentagon chief Mattis to Poltorak. PHOTOS On Aug. 24, Ukrainian Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak met with his American counterpart Jim Mattis. 22 336 60 Ukrainian Politics 
Independence Day military parade rehearsal took place in Kyiv. PHOTOS+VIDEO In the evening of Aug.16 Ukrainian military held a rehearsal of the military parade that will take place on Ukraine Independence Day on Aug. 24. 49 046 128 Society 
US allocates $22 million for combat simulation center in Yavoriv, - Defense Minister Poltorak. PHOTOS In August 2017, a combat simulation center under NATO standards is to open in Yavoriv, the Lviv region. The area of 3,500 sq. m. is to become one of the best in Europe. 24 920 53 Ukrainian Politics 
Poltorak awards 15 Ukrainian soldiers rehabilitating in Georgia: "In years, children and grandchildren will be proud of you". VIDEO+PHOTOS Minister of Defense of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak has awarded the participants of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO), who undergo rehabilitation in Georgia. In particular, Poltorak awarded Volodymyr Zhemchuhov with the Glory and Honor Badge, a chief of the General Staff award. 8 026 17 Ukrainian Politics 
Ukraine’s defense minister plans creating Memorial Chamber to honor fallen soldiers. PHOTOS Minister of Defense of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak plans to create a Memorial Chamber to commemorate soldiers killed while defending the country’s independence. 16 913 66 Incidents 
Ukraine, Canada strike defense cooperation deal. PHOTOS Ukraine's Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak and his Canadian counterpart Harjit Sajjan have signed an agreement on defense cooperation. 26 842 46 Ukrainian Politics 
Hero of Ukraine Andrii Kyzylo included forever in personnel record of Bohun Kyiv military school. PHOTO Andrii Kyzylo was killed in the Donbas war against Russia. He has been included in personnel record of Ivan Bohun Kyiv military lyceum forever by the order of the defense minister of Ukraine. 54 941 55 Society 
Colonel-General Vorobiov buried in Kyiv. PHOTOS Chief of Ivan Cherniakhovskyi National Defense University of Ukraine, Colonel-General Henadii Vorobiov was buried today in Ukraine's capital. 74 971 45 Photo News 
OSCE to deploy more observers and expand geography of mission in Donbas, - SMM Head Apakan. PHOTOS On Jan. 24, Ukrainian Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak held talks with Chief Monitor of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine Ambassador Ertugul Apakan. 2 162 2 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine 
Minister Poltorak awards 14 wounded soldiers during his visit to Kharkiv military hospital. PHOTOS On Dec. 26, Minister of Defense of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak visited wounded Ukrainian soldiers at Kharkiv military hospital. 9 711 18 Ukrainian Politics 
Poltorak awarded volunteers with medals ‘For Saving Life’. PHOTOS Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak awarded volunteers with state medals ‘For Saving Life.’ 7 630 67 Society 
Pentagon and Ukraine's Defense Ministry signed agreement on military cooperation for five years. PHOTOS U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and his Ukrainian counterpart Stepan Poltorak have signed the "Concept of development of partnership between the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Department of Defense of the United States for five years." 56 071 109 Ukrainian Politics 
US provides over 1,000 night scopes to Ukraine’s army, thousands more to be delivered soon, Minister Poltorak says. PHOTOS The Armed Forces of Ukraine have recently received a batch of night vision devices as part of the international technical assistance. The first batch of more than a thousand devices has already arrived from the United States of America. 76 274 220 Incidents 
Minister Poltorak wears new style uniform as he awards Ukrainian fighters. PHOTOS Ukraine's Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak was wearing a newly developed uniform as he presented decorations to Ukrainian soldiers. 183 025 527 Photo News 
Ukrainian servicemen in newly developed uniforms rehearse Independence Day’s military parade. PHOTOS Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak visited a rehearsal of the March of Independence scheduled to be held on the 25th anniversary of Ukraine's independence in Kyiv, Aug. 24. 122 657 322 Kyiv News 
Ukraine will not be left on its own, - Pyatt reassured Poltorak about further U.S. support at various levels. PHOTOS+VIDEO Today, Aug. 1, Ukrainian Defense Minister, General of the Army of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Ukraine Geoffrey Pyatt and Commander of the U.S. Army in Europe Lt. Gen. Frederick "Ben" Hodges. 14 242 75 Ukrainian Politics 
Ukraine’s Defense Minister found food storage conditions violation as he inspected military base in Odesa region. PHOTOS During a working visit to the Odesa region, Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Army General Stepan Poltorak joined one of the food quality inspections conducted by the Center for Provisioning Development and Maintenance. 39 346 89 Incidents 
"I'm proud to be minister of warriors like you," - Defense Minister Poltorak awarded fighters of 93rd Brigade. PHOTOS During their working trip to the Armed Forces garrisons in the Odesa and Mykolaiv regions, Minister of Defense of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak and Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of Ukraine Andrii Taranov visited the Shyrokyi Lan training ground, where they met with soldiers of the 93rd Brigade of the Pivden Operations Command of Ukraine's Ground Forces - ATO combatants recovering after combat missions in the country's east. 18 428 44 Ukrainian Politics 
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. 38 724 87 Ukrainian Politics 
Ukrainian and Lithuanian Defense Ministers visited defense enterprises in Kharkiv. PHOTOS Minister of Defense of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak and Juozas Olekas, Minister of National Defense of Lithuania visited state enterprises — Malyshev Plant and Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau in the course of their working trip to the Kharkiv region today, April 19. 54 951 202 Incidents 
Defense Minister Poltorak presents new commander of Pivden Operational Command of Ground Forces of Ukraine's Army Hryshchenko. PHOTOS On April 11, Defense Minister of Ukraine General Stepan Poltorak presented new commander of Pivden Operational Command of the Ground Forces of the Ukrainian Army Major General Andrii Hryshchenko to the personnel of the operational command. Prior to his appointment, Hryshchenko was deputy commander of Pivnich Operational Command. 40 354 37 Ukrainian Politics 
“Your reform is a move forward, they go good and fast, and this is noticeable,” - Minister of National Defence of Canada on Ukrainian Army. PHOTOS Minister of Defense of Ukraine Army General Stepan Poltorak held talks with Minister of National Defence of Canada Harjit Singh Sajjan at the International Center for Peacemaking and Safety (Yavoriv military training facility in the Lviv region) today, March 15. 20 912 106 Incidents 
Minister Poltorak awarded 16 soldiers of 80th Airmobile Brigade for courage and professionalism in ATO. PHOTOS Today, March 14, Defense Minister, General of the Army of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak arrived at the Lviv garrison on his working visit. 17 361 27 Ukrainian Politics 
Officers with combat experience crucial for raising army efficiency, - Poroshenko. PHOTO President Petro Poroshenko met with commanders of brigades and veteran officers to discuss the improvement of Ukrainian army efficiency. The meeting was also attended by Minister of Defense Stepan Poltorak and Chief of the General Staff Viktor Muzhenko. 8 008 45 Ukrainian Politics 
Lithuanian-Polish-Ukrainian brigade headquarters official opening underway in Lublin, - Ukraine’s Ambassador to Poland. PHOTOS The opening ceremony of the headquarters of multinational Lithuanian-Polish-Ukrainian brigade (LITPOLUKRBRIG) is being held in Lublin (Poland). 13 085 30 World 
Luniov to be appointed SOF Commander while Kryvonos to become his first deputy in near future, - Butusov The Certification Commission of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the General Staff has selected two candidates, who should be appointed to the positions of Commander and First Deputy Commander of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) by the authorities. 70 014 212 Incidents 
Poltorak awarded soldiers of the 1st and 17th Tank Brigades on Tank Corps Day. PHOTOS On the Day of the Tank Corps, Sept. 13, the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak awarded 50 soldiers of the 1st and 17th Tank Brigades with separate distinctions of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, valuable gifts and prizes for their dedication and perseverance shown during military service. 26 189 94 Society 
Eight Ukrainian soldiers killed in Kramatorsk shelling by Russian troops. PHOTOS Eight servicemen were killed as a result of yesterday's bombardment of Kramatorsk by Russian terrorists using MRLS Smerch. 69 198 86 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine 
Production of Sophisticated Military Equipment for Army Launched in Ukraine. PHOTOS KrAZ Spartan Armored Vehicles to Be Equipped with Ukrainian Sarmat Anti-Missile System and Passed to the National Guard. 81 769 160 Ukrainian Politics 
Three-Week Tactical and Fire Training for National Guard Organized in Kharkiv with Support of Censor.NET. PHOTOS National Guard Commander Stepan Poltorak and Deputy Serhii Pashynskyi assisted organization of the training. 25 272 43 Incidents 
