Poltorak about the military exercises of Russia “West-2017” we will adequately react

KIEV. July 21. UNN. The Minister of defense of Ukraine General of army of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak said that Ukraine will adequately respond to the conduct of the Russian military exercises “Zapad-2017” on the territory of Belarus, reports UNN with reference to Facebook of the Minister.

“Ukraine and the world has a common vision of the potential exercises of the armed forces. The upcoming military exercises “Zapad – 2017″ extremely powerful”, – assured the Minister.

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He suggested that these exercises can be used to start the aggression not only against Ukraine but also against any European country, shares a border with Russia.

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S. Poltorak also confirmed that the Ukrainian side will “adequately respond to the exercise”.

As reported UNN, NATO is concerned that the doctrine of the Russian Federation in Belarus is a “Trojan horse”.