The head of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko on the first day of the weekend said that the Minsk agreement was given to Ukraine on strengthening the defense.
"The Minsk agreement, as if who they are not criticized, gave us a head start, to give us time to strengthen the Ukrainian defenses. They helped at least do not cross completely obvious military-technical gap from Russia, " said Poroshenko in the process of working trip in the Chuguev, Kharkov region, where He met with soldiers of the military power of Ukraine.
He also said that Ukraine wants to increase the contract component in the formation of troops.
"most importantly, the story is about those who will serve in high-risk areas near the border with Russia, where special knowledge is needed," - said the head of Ukraine, adding that in the near future call-up and mobilization will be saved.
Poroshenko also said that before the end of the year, the government will supply to the APU is more than 300 armored vehicles, 400 cars, 30 thousand of missiles and munitions, small arms.
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