Defense Minister of Ukraine has not determined its
position as regards disposal of US anti-missile system in the countries of
Central Europe. Ukraine’s Defense Minister Anatoly Hrytsenko told journalists during
his visit to Vasylkovsky military garrison (Kyiv region).
“The Defense Minister has not formulated its position
because we need information to report competent position on this question to
the President and the government,” Hrytsenko explained.
He noted that on January 29 he met with US Ambassador
to Ukraine William Taylor and discussed disposal of US anti-missile system
issue.
“I got only a part of information, which is not enough
to draw conclusions and report to the President,” the Defense Minister said.
According to the Minister, despite the fact that US
pay great attention to Mass Media, they failed to realize information part of
the project in Europe, Russia, and even in Poland in Czech Republic.
“They should have made corresponding explanations why
they dispose these systems, what sector will be covered,” the Minister
underlined.
According to his belief, if the systems defend
European countries, it will be of interest to Europe, but if the systems serve
to protect US objects, it is obvious that public opinion will be different.
In addition, Hrytsenko noted that if US
stations in Poland in Czech Republic monitor Russia’s territory, it may complicate
US relations with Russia.
Hrytsenko assured that grounded position
of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry will be announced after receiving all information.
