Ukraine strengthens defense capability

(VOVworld) – Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko signed a decree on Wednesday on urgent measures for the protection of Ukraine and strengthening its defense capability.

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Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko

According to this document, the priority for Ukraine is a strategic partnership with the USA, EU and NATO. President Poroshenko instructed the government to take unilateral steps on border demarcation with Russia, to decide on the temporary closure of border crossing points, and to prepare special restrictive measures against Russia.

US President Barack Obama has pledged to provide 5 million USD in aid to Ukraine to help it deal with the crisis in its eastern region. 

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