Ukraine's New Defence Minister Promises That The Army Will Retake Crimea From Russia

Ukraine's New Defence Minister Promises Crimea Victory -- BBC

New Ukrainian Defence Minister Valeriy Heletey has promised that the army would retake Crimea, restoring the country's territorial integrity.

Addressing parliament in Kiev, he said: "There will be a victory parade... in Ukraine's Sevastopol."

Russia annexed the peninsula - which has a Russian-speaking majority - in March after a controversial referendum.

In eastern Ukraine, a government offensive against pro-Russian separatists is continuing.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande have urged Russian President Vladimir Putin in a conference call to use his influence to put pressure on the rebels in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

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My Comment: So .... the first promise from Ukraine's new Defense Minister is to not only re-engage Russia in Crimea, but to be victorious in doing so ....

..... New Ukrainian Defence Minister Valeriy Heletey has promised that the army would retake Crimea, restoring the country's territorial integrity. Addressing parliament in Kiev, he said: "There will be a victory parade... in Ukraine's Sevastopol."

Lt Gen Heletey, 46, was approved by MPs in Kiev after being recommended by Mr Poroshenko as someone who would work day and night to restore the military capability of the country's armed forces. His remark about Sevastopol was applauded by the chamber.

I am sure ... correction .... I can guarantee that Putin has a different and a far more amused reaction to that statement.