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Defence Ministry: Ukrainian Armed Forces not involved in political conflict

KIEV, February 22, 18:14 /ITAR-TASS/ Ukraine’s Armed Forces cannot and will not be involved in a political conflict, the Defence Ministry said in a statement.

“We, employees of the Defence Ministry, note that we adhered and adhere to our oath, the Constitution of Ukraine and continue to commit to the regulations of the Armed Forces and laws on the activity of the Defence Ministry,” the statement says.

“Servicemen and employees of the Defence Ministry will remain faithful to the Ukrainian people and continue carrying out their tasks. We deeply mourn the death of people and we hope that such tragedy will not repeat in our country,” the statement says.