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We are a young family from the glorious dynasty of Kyivan Rus’ - Ukraine.

''From the ancestry of founders. Ancestry of baptists. From a brave ancestry. Wise ancestry. Cossack ancestry.''

Having incorporated the best national military traditions established in the challenging, bloody wars and armed conflicts of the past, the Ukrainian army throughout its recent history has travelled a tortuous path to the formation of a capable and highly organized combat structure, self-confident and able to disrupt any kind of adversary's plans.

''Today our brave young men and women are defending the Ukrainian state, our sovereignty and territorial integrity. For the sake of peace and prosperity of independent Ukraine. For the sake of future generations.''

Ukrainians are proud of their Armed Forces demonstrating them the highest level of trust because it is the Ukrainian soldiers who have preserved the independence of Ukraine fought for by our ancestors for centuries.   WHITE BOOK 2021