Stepan Poltorak says Ukraine forms the robust, trained and well-armed army

“Ukraine forms the robust army to prevent bloodshed on the Ukrainian land,” Colonel General Stepan Poltorak stressed at the official ceremony of graduation from Kyiv I.Bohun Military Lyceum.

“Ukraine forms the army that will not permit the seizure of the Ukrainian lands, bloodshed on our land. We need to form the robust, trained and well-armed army. We need officers who will act in a new style and will decisively defend our country. We need patriots such as those who have already joined the army,” Colonel General Stepan Poltorak underlined.

The Minister remarked the best higher educational establishments were waiting for graduates.

“We hope the majority of you will pass the entrance exams and choose the way to become the officer,” the Defence Minister noted.