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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. 4 932 153 Society 
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. 6 744 228 Previously in trend: Independence Day 
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. 3 456 17 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine 
Verkhovna Rada refuses to dismiss Defence Minister Poltorak Ukrainian MPs rejected the presidential draft regulation. 7 286 116 Ukrainian Politics 
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). 20 658 245 Ukrainian Politics 
Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak files resignation Ukrainian Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak wrote a letter of resignation from his post. 34 200 126 Ukrainian Politics 
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. 10 718 173 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019 
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. 21 869 121 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. 27 085 262 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. 38 491 320 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine 
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. 23 695 187 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine 
2019 state defense order includes 20 new armament items, - Poltorak The state defense order for 2019 makes provisions for the supply of armament items that have not previously been deployed by Ukraine Armed Forces. 6 136 27 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine 
Russia continues creeping offensive in Azov and Black Seas, - Poltorak There are certain threats in the Azov Sea, but Ukraine armed forces stay alert. 14 155 132 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Azov Sea blockade 
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. 26 670 215 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Azov Sea blockade 
Arms depot near Ichnia contained 69,500 tonnes of munitions, including 43,000 tonnes ready for use, - Ukraine's defense minister says 69,500 tonnes of munitions, including 43,000 tonnes ready for use were kept at the ammunition storage facility in the Chernihiv region when the fire broke out. 4 388 57 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Fire at ammo dump near Ichnia 
Molot mortar tube blast: Minister Poltorak initiates additional check of metal used in mortar production Ukraine’s Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak instructed to check the metal which was used in production of M-15 Molot mortar tube as part of the official probe into mortar tube explosion at Rivne-based combined arms training facility. 16 411 46 Incidents 
Defense minister: No need to hold mobilization in Ukraine so far There is no need to hold mobilization in Ukraine today. 9 452 36 Previously in trend: Defense 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. 30 952 182 Incidents 
Portugal backs UN peacekeepers deployment in Donbas, Ukraine's defense minister says Portugal supports Kyiv's proposal to introduce a UN peacekeeping mission in the Russian-occupied Donbas. 2 115 3 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine 
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. 24 215 178 Previously in trend: Defense 
“Occupying country can in any way be peacemaker,” – Defense Minister Poltorak on Russia Ukraine’s Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak believes that the Russian Federation has not renounced its aggression against Ukraine but its extent will depend not on Ukraine and Russia alone. 14 201 42 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine 1,400 new pieces of weapons in inventory, implemented NATO standards: Ukraine’s defense minister names 10 achievements in 2017 The Armed Forces of Ukraine significantly expanded their cooperation with NATO in 2017. 11 025 92 Previously in trend: Defense Russia recalls its observers from Donbas to blame Ukraine for breaching truce, - Defense Minister Poltorak The withdrawal of the Russian officers from the Joint Center for Control and Coordination of the cease-fire in the Donbas (JCCC) has been staged to accuse Ukraine of violating the truce. 6 115 26 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine 
"We have built army capable of defending our country!" – Ukraine’s defense minister Ukrainian Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak congratulated the servicemen on the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 5 406 94 Society 
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. 97 573 132 Previously in trend: Defense Poltorak will be interviewed as witness in 149 million hryvnia embezzlement case, - journalist Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak will be interviewed as witness only in the case of large-scale embezzlement related to fuel procurement in his ministry. 15 363 78 Previously in trend: Deputy defense minister Pavlovskyi detained 
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. 46 470 183 Previously in trend: Fire at ammunition depot in Kalynivka 
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. 89 305 142 Previously in trend: Fire at ammunition depot in Kalynivka 
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. 22 329 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. 49 017 128 Society 
Additional payments for military on 1st and 2nd defense lines in ATO to increase in September, - Poroshenko From September 2017, Ukrainian military serving on the 1st and 2nd defense lines in the anti-terrorist operation (AT) area in the Donbas will start receiving increased additional payments. 15 598 61 Previously in trend: Anti-Terrorist Operation 
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. 24 916 53 Ukrainian Politics "Armed conflict in Donbas is not frozen," - Poltorak The Donbas events have received a fair assessment by U.S. Special Envoy on Ukraine Kurt Volker. 15 998 33 Ukrainian Politics Defense Minister Poltorak on killings of officers Shapoval and Voznyi: Russian secret services destroy law enforcers able to counteract aggression Russia's secret services are killing Ukrainian law enforcers able to counteract the Russian aggression. 41 604 113 Previously in trend: Murder of Shapoval 
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. 8 010 17 Ukrainian Politics 
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. 172 963 442 Ukrainian Politics 
Poltorak, US Congress representatives talk providing Ukraine with defensive weapons. PHOTOS Ukrainian Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak and members of the United States House Committee on Armed Services discussed the current situation in the east of Ukraine, the progress of the military reform and the possibility of supplying lethal defensive aid to Ukraine. 10 422 14 Previously in trend: Defense 
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. 16 910 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. 26 834 46 Previously in trend: Defense 
Over 30 percent of ammo, including scarce types, survived Balakliia fire,- Minister Poltorak Minister of Defense Stepan Poltorak says some 5 billion hryvnia ($184.4 million) is needed to properly guard all ammunition depots. 33 577 111 Previously in trend: Explosions at Balakliia ammunition depot 
Ukraine’s army willing to observe peace deals, will tolerate no attacks on its positions, soldiers, - Minister Poltorak The Ukrainian side is ready to fulfill the Minsk agreements and observe the cease-fire in the Donbas, but it will adequately respond in case of threat to servicemen’s lives or attempts to seize new territories. 8 959 38 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine 
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. 54 921 55 Society 
40,000 fighters conduct tasks in Donbas, all of them volunteers, - Defense Minister Poltorak Ukraine's Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak said that every single officer and soldier at the front line in the Donbas decided independently on defending the home country. 17 322 84 Ukrainian Politics 
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. 74 909 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. 2 155 2 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine 
