Russia can take new aggressive actions against Ukraine because of the events in Syria.

This was stated by Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleksandr Turchynov, reports Liga. Net.

He explains this by the fact that Moscow is not ready for a direct military clash with the United States in the Middle East, but after recent events, it must somehow answer. And will probably answer in Ukraine.

At the same time, Turchinov recalled that the threat of a full-scale offensive under the Russian flag has existed for more than three years.

"As three years ago, so now, we must rely, in the first place, on ourselves. Our task is to be ready for any development of events and be ready to defend the country from Russia's full-scale aggression, "he said..

Turchinov also believes that, first of all, the Kremlin will try to destabilize the capital of Ukraine.

In his opinion, behind these attempts is the organization of demonstrative acts of terrorism - the assassination of Voronenkov and Sheremet - and the support of radical forces, the use of certain Ukrainian media "for the implementation of propaganda schemes and fissile information infiltrations".

"The main thing for them is to rock Kiev. Regarding Kharkov, Nikolaev, Odessa and other cities of our country, attempts to destabilize the situation there have not stopped since the first wave of "Russian Spring - 2014". But if they were not able to do it in March-April 2014, then, even more so, it will not be possible now, "Turchinov.

At the same time, the member of the National Security and Defense Council, the head of the General Staff of the Supreme Armed Forces Viktor Muzhenko, without revealing the details, noted that "plans for an adequate response".

According to him, Russian troops in the Donbass on a team from the Kremlin at any time can change the flags of militants to tricolors and strengthen the grouping of Russian troops - it will not be a surprise.

Speaking about the situation in the south of Ukraine and the possible invasion from the sea in the area of ??Odessa and Nikolaev, Muzhenko noted that preparations for the defense of the country's southern borders are "constantly carried out". "We are assuming such a possible development of events. Preparations are underway to neutralize threats, "he assured..

Answering the question whether he sees a threat from the Transnistrian region occupied by the Russians, Muzhenko noted that the army is "ready to act adequately in any direction" and "carries out constant preparation for the fulfillment of tasks for the appointment".

At the same time, according to the chief of the General Staff, Russians are increasingly waging an information war against Ukraine, using "as some internal agents of influence, including political, or those who form public opinion, and the subordinate media".

"The enemy seeks to sow among servicemen and commanders the uncertainty about the legitimacy of their actions and decisions, a doubt in our ability to defeat the aggressor.

There is a constant discrediting of the senior leadership of the General Staff, including generals. These are clear signs of an information and psychological operation that testify to the preparation of the Kremlin for aggressive actions and the escalation of the conflict, "Muzhenko added..

Let's remind. That Turchinov also stated that Russia is preparing offensive operations against Poland and Lithuania.

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