The head of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko wants the army of the country has moved away from Soviet titles - so, instead of "second Lieutenant" arise " cornet ".

"I'm quite liking during our discussion of the proposal to move away from the Soviet army. We need to introduce their fresh Ukrainian traditions, and fresh Ukrainian titles. For this reason, the substitution of "second Lieutenant ""the cornet" fully complies with Ukrainian traditions and structure of military ranks of NATO ", - said Poroshenko on the first day of the week at events in the Ministry of defence of Ukraine.

Also, according to his statement, it is necessary to enter the rank of " Brigadier General ".

first Poroshenko said that after 7 years, Ukraine will have the opportunity to hold a referendum on joining NATO.

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