Ukraine decided to condemn in absentia the deputy head of the Pacific Fleet of Russia Berezovsky 
-Admiral, Deputy Commander of the Pacific Fleet of Russia Denis Berezovsky. This was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the statement.
Berezovsky, whose name is not mentioned in the statement, is charged with “high treason” and “the creation and management of a criminal organization.” So, the message says that on March 1, 2014, Alexander Turchinov, who at that time was acting president of Ukraine, appointed the person involved in the so-called case to the post of the country's naval commander.
However, immediately after his appointment, the deputy head “publicly spoke to personnel of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and media representatives “, refusing to comply with any decisions, orders and orders of Kiev.