Minister issued this statement, while talking to the representatives of media, as well as stressed that in order to avoid a frozen conflict in the region, it is necessary to meet several requirements.

“The peacekeeping operation should be deployed within the whole occupied territory, including at the part of Russia-Ukraine state border which is non-government controlled”, Gen. Poltorak underlined.

According to the Minister, Russia should withdraw both its formed terrorist groups and regular troops from the region as well Russian participation in the peacekeeping mission is also unacceptable.

Meanwhile, Stepan Poltorak underscored the necessity to develop and reform the Ukrainian army to defend