Monday, May 12, 2014, 17:26

Andriy Parubiy

Ukrainian troops are ready to repel an attack if there is aggression by Russia after the “referendum” in the Donbas, stated the Secretary of the National Security Council Andriy Parubiy, reports BBC Ukraine.

“If Russia acknowledges the referendum and starts active operations, I declare once again: If there is an act of aggression, Ukraine will defend its territory and its state,” he said.