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President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko apologized for the fact that he had assured Ukrainian people that the anti-terrorist operation in the east of Ukraine will end within hours.
The Head of State said this said in the city of Dnipro at the celebration event on the occasion of National Flag Day, as the Presidential press service reported.
«More than four years ago, I said that the ATO would last for hours, not months. And now it is not so important in what context of these words were spoken, is not important the generalized nature of this statement. People perceived it as an opportunity to end the war very, very quickly,» – the message says.
«For me this is a very serious lesson of careful and responsible attitude to my words and promises. Thank you for this understanding. The country demands an honest and frank conversation,» – the president stressed.
«I regret that I gave rise to high expectations. And I sincerely apologize that I gave hope, that did not come true. It is a pity that I made a promise that was not kept. And I ask your forgiveness for this,» – Poroshenko said.
As The Journalist reported, militants shelled Ukrainian army positions 24 times over past day.
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