The head of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko gave the order On assignment of military and special ranks of the citizens of Ukraine, who participated in the fighting of the Second world war. The decree "On awarding military and special ranks of the citizens of Ukraine - present hostilities and invalids of the Second world war 1939 - 1945" posted on Wednesday. As noted, the decree Poroshenko has allowed the Ministry of defense, Ministry of interior and the security Service of Ukraine to assign military and special ranks to Colonel (captain of the first rank), inclusive citizens of Ukraine who have military and special ranks officers: "present hostilities and disabled veterans who served in the army during the 2nd world war 1939 - 1945" and " the partisans and underground fighters ". The corresponding Decree must be made by may 9, 2015.