Acting President of Ukraine, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov claims that despite enormous loses, Ukrainian troops in Crimea fulfilled their duty and they gave the opportunity and time for the Armed Forces of Ukraine to secure defense preparation, put troops on full combat alert and start partial mobilization.
“Ukrainian Army today is ready to decently and professionally defend the Ukrainian land,” he noted opening Conciliatory Council meeting on Monday.
Chairman of the Parliament thanked all those who perform their constitutional duty, who did not betray Ukraine and continue protecting it even under such extremely complicated conditions, as in Crimea. “I express my gratitude to officers, soldiers, sergeants and military students that were and are loyal to their oath to Ukrainian people,” said Oleksandr Turchynov.
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