Turchinov: Ukraine may begin negotiations on the placement of pro

Ukraine may begin negotiations on the placement of components of the pro systems on its territory. According to Ukrinform, the secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Alexander Turchinov stated this. According to him, to counteract Russia, "a significant strengthening of a joint protection system from the nuclear threat and the deployment of additional positions of the pro system" is necessary. "

According to Turchinov, Russia is going to deploy the Tu-22 distant bombers and three divisions of the Iskander tactical missile systems in Crimea, as well as "complete the creation of a powerful submarine base base." "Active work is underway on the placement of nuclear weapons and the delivery of nuclear charges on the peninsula," Turchinov said.

The Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine called for the expansion of sanctions against Russia. He proposed to close the Bosphorus Strait for Russian warships and disconnect Russia from the SWIFT system.

In March 2015, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Russia has the right to place nuclear weapons in any of its regions, including Crimea. Such a statement was made by the director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the issues of non -proliferation and control of weapons Mikhail Ulyanov.

In February, the President’s envoy in the Crimean Federal District Oleg Belaventsev said that the peninsula was turned into an impregnable fortress. According to him, unprecedented measures were taken to strengthen the defense of Crimea.

At the end of 2014, Minister of Defense Sergei Shoigu said that a self -sufficient group of troops was formed in Crimea. Seven formations and eight military units have been created on the peninsula. Air defense forces received divisions of the S-300 missile systems. The group in Crimea has a fighter, assault, army and transport aircraft.

Since the 1990s, the United States has been deploying a global missile defense system. The American administration assures that this system is not directed against Russia, but against countries such as Iran and the DPRK. Russia calls the pro, especially taking into account the plans for the placement of its components in Eastern Europe, an immediate threat to itself.