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50,000 soldiers need to be mobilized by April - Poltorak Ukraine needs to mobilize 50,000 soldiers until the end of March. 103 920 631 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
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. 183 381 527
Poltorak signed order for military draft of reserve officers Ukraine's Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak has signed the order to draft reserve officers for military service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 173 236 442
"Hopefully, we'll have new IMF tranche on Sept. 14," - Poroshenko President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko said Ukraine might receive the next tranche from the International Monetary Fund on Sept. 14. 59 406 439
Putin has not abandoned idea to get to Crimea through Mariupol, - Defense Minister Poltorak Defense Minister of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak assumes there will be an assault at Mariupol, the Donetsk region, by mercenaries and Russian soldiers with the aim of cutting way to the Russia-annexed Crimea. 84 465 419 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea
"Putin will not be able to walk through Ukraine’s territory so easy. They will not avoid heavy losses," - Minister Poltorak The Ukrainian army has become efficient one and it will become capable to discourage anyone to attack Ukraine in 2016. 104 551 374 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ukraine-U.S. relations reached unprecedented level, - Ukraine's Defense Ministry in Pentagon Relations between Ukraine and the United States have never reached such a level in the history of Ukraine's independence. 35 717 344 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine
Defense Minister and Chief of General Staff Should Explain Strategic Importance of Donetsk Airport - Semenchenko Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak should explain the significance of the Donetsk airport in terms of the defense strategy against the militants. 73 125 337 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk
Poroshenko to provide Ukraine’s Armed Forces with additional 150 units of hardware Aug. 23, - Defense Minister Poltorak President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko is going to hand over more than 150 units of military equipment to the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Tuesday, Aug. 23. 44 415 331
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. 122 864 322
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. 38 754 320 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Defense Minister calls on volunteers 'to accede to defense and law enforcement agencies of the country as soon as possible' Ukrainian Defense Minister, Colonel-General Stepan Poltorak encourages all volunteers to join the power bloc of the country as soon as possible. 28 526 289 Previously in trend: Poroshenko disarms Right Sector
Talks with Russia over Syria will not change U.S. sanctions in response to destabilizing actions in Ukraine, - US Defense Secretary Talks with Russia over Syria conflict will neither take away from the strong U.S. condemnation of Russian actions in Ukraine nor change U.S. sanctions and security support in response to destabilizing actions. 24 892 275 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Defense Minister Poltorak surprised at Kolomoiskyi’s statement about ‘civil war’ in Donbas Ukrainian Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak is surprised that businessman Ihor Kolomoiskyi does not understand who is fighting in eastern Ukraine. 27 291 262 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Zelenskyi tables in parliament motions to dismiss Klimkin, Poltorak, Hrytsak President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has tabled in the Verkhovna Rada the motions for the dismissal of two ministers and the head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). 20 822 245
Kyiv to see military parade on occasion of 25th anniversary of Ukraine's independence President Petro Poroshenko has signed a decree on holding a military parade on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Ukraine's independence. 25 500 234
It Is Necessary to Prepare for Unpredictable Actions of Russia and Terrorists in Donbas – Defense Minister Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak believes that Ukraine should prepare for unpredictable actions of Russia and terrorists in the east. 64 011 233 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ukrainian military to get bonuses on Independence Day Ukrainian Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak says the military will receive UAH 1,000-2,000 (US$39.73-$79.46) in bonuses on Ukraine's Independence Day, August 24. 6 901 228
Gen. Petrushenko and Col. Horlo detained drunk in Odesa, dismissed from armed forces, - Poltorak A colonel and a general have been fired from the Ukrainain Armed Forces for drunk driving, Ukraine's Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak said. 81 482 223
Explosions in Svatove might be enemy's attempts to destabilize situation, - Defense Minister Possible reason for fire at the ammunition storage near Svatove, the Luhansk region, might be enemy's activities aimed at destabilization of the situation in the region. 34 773 222 Previously in trend: Explosions in Svatove
Russian Investigative Committee brought criminal charges against Poltorak, Muzhenko, Balan, and Pushniakov on suspicion of genocide Russian Investigative Committee brought criminal charges against Ukraine's Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak, Chief of General Staff Viktor Muzhenko, acting Commander of the National Guard Mykola Balan, and army Component Commander Anatolii Pushniakov on suspicion of genocide and usage of prohibited means and methods of war. 33 677 219
Ukraine's warships to continue passing through Kerch Strait, defense minister says Ukrainian Navy ships are going to continue using the Kerch Strait, otherwise Russia will completely occupy the Sea of Azov. 26 820 215 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Azov Sea blockade
One Enemy Tank Was Destroyed, Terrorists Suffered Losses in Battle Near Smile Village The Army controls the situation at the 32th checkpoint near the village Smile. 113 891 213
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. 70 139 212
Armed Forces will not respond to provocations, Russia will fail to implement scenarios tried and tested in Transnistria and Georgia, Ukraine’s Defense Minister says The Russian Federation and the militants under its control deliberately organize armed provocations in the ATO area to invite retaliation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 30 864 204
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. 55 183 202
"We will ask for air defense and anti-tank weaponry," - Poltorak on US lethal aid to Ukraine Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak hopes Ukraine will obtain air defense and anti-tank weaponry should the United States take a positive decision on the provision of lethal aid to Ukraine. 65 932 201
Electronic registration of military draftees to be implemented in Ukraine, Minister of Defense Poltorak says Ministry of Defense is currently developing electronic registration of military draftees. The system is planned to start operating soon. 45 706 200
There Is Competition Among Soldiers Wishing to Protect Donetsk Airport – Minister of Defense Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak states of competition existing among military personnel committed to defend the airport in Donetsk. 62 542 190 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk
Reserve tank brigade created in Ukraine in case of Russia’s overt aggression, - Poltorak Over the past few years, reserve corps and reserve tank brigade have been created in Ukraine in case of overt aggression against the state. 23 941 187 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Military police investigate mistreatement of servicemen taking part in holiday ceremony in Mariupol on Dec. 31 Ukraine’s Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak instructed the Military Law Enforcement Service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to investigate inadequate transportation of Ukrainian soldiers, who took part in holiday ceremony in Mariupol on Dec. 31 and conditions of their further stay at the Mariupol airport. 73 977 185
National Security Committee of Rada calls on Poroshenko to dismiss Muzhenko The committee also made a decision to address Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak with a request to dismiss the head of the Military police of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 46 620 183 Previously in trend: Fire at ammunition depot in Kalynivka
Ukraine’s defense minister: No plans to take control of Donbas by killing thousands of civilians as Russia did in Chechnya The Joint Forces’ actions in the Donbas will significantly differ from the military operation that Russia conducted against Chechnya in the 1990s. 31 104 182
General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces dares to hide crime of two officers by falsifying their alcohol tests results, - journalist The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has dared to hide the crime by falsifying the alcohol tests results of two officers-drunkards Colonel Poliakov and Major Kotii, who were under influence when they abused and insulted soldiers of the 1st Battalion of the 93rd Brigade July 9. 51 438 178
British defense expert Grant earlier commended by Ukraine’s defense minister for contribution to reform accused by MoD of being biased Ukraine’s Defense Ministry lambasted the article by Glen Grant on the current condition of the Ukrainian army. 24 415 178
Foreign, defense ministers to resign after Zelenskyi’s inauguration, - president-elect’s advisor Razumkov Foreign Minister of Ukraine Pavlo Klimkin and Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak may resign after Zelenskyi's inauguration. 10 882 173 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019
New army field rations to be dished up in Defense Ministry’s dining facility, - Minister Poltorak Samples of the new field rations will undergo "quality test" in the officers' mess of the Defense Ministry and the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 14 465 162
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. 81 840 160
"Terrorists used backstab tactics," – Poltorak commented on withdrawal of militants from Shyrokyne The withdrawal of terrorists at Shyrokyne in the vicinity of Mariupol is a provocation against the Ukrainian military. 65 862 160 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Number of Ukrainian Armed Forces Will Be Increased Because of Existing Threat – Poltorak Increasing the number of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is planned due to the existing threats. 60 535 159 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
ATO commanders arrived in Novolaspa on behalf of Poroshenko: situation is under Ukrainian soldiers’ full control, - Presidential Administration The President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has held a meeting with Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleksandr Turchynov, Chief of Staff Viktor Muzhenko, and Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak in connection with deterioration of the situation at the contact line. 74 335 155 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ukraine's biggest strategic mistake in terms of army was made before 2014, - Defense Minister Poltorak Ukraine's Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak believes that the biggest strategic mistake in terms of Ukrainian army had been made before 2014. 62 400 153
Ukraine marks National Flag Day The blue and yellow colors of the Ukrainian banner flew high over Kyiv on August 23 to mark the country’s National Flag Day. 5 162 153
Poroshenko instructs Defense Minister to test hardware delivered to troops in Chuhuiv today. PHOTOS President Petro Poroshenko instructed the Minister of Defense Stepan Poltorak to urgently test the new equipment transferred to the Armed Forces in Chuhuiv in the Kharkiv region. 54 072 147
Kalynivka explosions caused by sabotage act at Grads BM-21 storage area, - Butusov Experts of the military prosecutor's office of the Defense Ministry led by chief inspector of the Ministry, Lieutenant General Ruslan Khomchak are finishing the work on finding the circumstances of the explosions at the 48th arsenal in Kalynivka. The primary lead has been established. 89 484 142 Previously in trend: Fire at ammunition depot in Kalynivka
Russia has not abandoned its desire to seize Ukraine, - Minister Poltorak Russian leadership still has plans to seize Ukraine. 32 372 141 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ukraine has chance to become US's key ally outside NATO, - Poltorak Ukraine has strong chance to become U.S.'s key ally outside NATO. 30 358 137
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. 97 794 132
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