“Defence Intelligence of Ukraine is one of the structures that is dynamically developed. We can state that significant progress in all directions of activity and important steps forward regarding performing tasks were done. It should not stop at what has been accomplished, it should plan your activity based on gained significant experience,” stressed Ukrainian Defence Minister during the summing up.

According to Stepan Poltorak, among the main tasks for intelligence for the current year as for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the whole – it is to continue reforms, to develop capabilities, and to improve the planning process.

“Taking into account modern challenges and Russian Federation plans on destabilization the situation in Ukraine, especially during elections in spring and in autumn, preparation of intelligence personnel, ready for performing tasks, is one of the priorities,” the Head of Defence Ministry underscored.

Minister of Defence of Ukraine thanked intelligence personnel for their work and presented awards to intelligence officers who were distinguished themselves while performing tasks.