Reznikov: “We will return to internationally recognized borders of Ukraine in Crimea, Donbas”

Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov is convinced that the Armed Forces of Ukraine will eventually regain territories up to the internationally recognized borders of Ukraine in Crimea, as well as in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

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The statement came as Reznikov, together with Army Commander-in-Chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, visited the Marine Command, the 198th Naval Training Center, the Spec-Ops Forces Maritime Center, and the Namyv Naval Base in Mykolayiv region.

It is noted that the two top defense officials discussed with Marines Commander Yuriy Sodol the prospects of infrastructure development as regards the units and formations of this type of troops.

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Reznikov referred to the Ukrainian Marines as “motivated professionals.” According to the newly-appointed minister, Ukraine’s Armed Forces is comprised of professionals who ensure the country’s defense. “Together we will do everything to make Ukraine free and independent. We will get to our internationally-recognized borders, in both Crimea and Donbas,” the defense minister stressed.