Romanenko

Putin planned to launch large-scale offensive, split Ukraine "along the Dnipro River" by 2020, general claims

Another military escalation had allegedly been scheduled for this spring.

15:00, 28.05.2020

Ukrainian defense expert assesses likelihood of Russian military strike

The ex-deputy chief of the General Staff said that, even in 2014, Putin's entourage incited him to launch a full-blown attack on Ukraine.

20:30, 18.09.2019

Expert explains when Ukrainian sovereignty in Donbas may be restored

Romanenko says it is necessary to conduct an all-for-all swap and hold further talks on Donbas' future.

11:06, 06.05.2019

Expert says Russians ready to launch large-scale military actions this year

Despite the readiness for the offensive, the Russians still consider it inexpedient.

16:41, 20.04.2019

Ukrainian general predicts 'big war' with Russia as Sea of Azov shipping row escalates – media

Romanenko, former Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, said Ukraine will not "sit idle" and will "defend their positions" if necessary.

12:26, 23.11.2018

High-ranking Ukrainian army officer predicts next steps to be taken by Putin to gain control of Ukraine

For now, given the economic and financial resources of Russia, the Kremlin still prefers to achieve its goals politically, the expert said.

12:29, 09.10.2018

Ukraine General says Putin's "peacemaking" efforts sham

A Ukrainian military expert, Candidate of Military Sciences, Doctor of Technical Sciences, professor, former deputy chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Ihor Romanenko says Russian President Vladimir Putin, who on Thursday declared readiness to return military equipment from the occupied Crimea to Ukraine, wants to present himself as a peacemaker and improve his international image.

16:00, 12.01.2018