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⚫ '''Ihor Yosypovych Tenyukh''' ({{langx|uk|Ігор Йосипович Тенюх}}; born 23 May 1958) is a former Ukrainian ] and ] party member.<ref name=RFERL>{{cite web|last=Sindelar |first=Daisy |url=http://www.rferl.org/content/ukraine-whos-who-cabinet/25279592.html |title=Who's Who In Ukraine's 'Kamikaze' Cabinet |publisher=Rferl.org |date=2014-02-27 |access-date=2014-05-01}}</ref> He was the commander of the ] from 2006 until 2010 when dismissed by ]. Tenyukh fully supported the ], and was appointed ] in February 2014. After and because of accusations of indecision in the face of the ], he resigned on 25 March 2014.<ref>{{cite news|last=Gumuchian|first=Marie-Louise|title=Ukraine's Parliament ousts defense minister; military upgrade wanted|url=http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/25/world/europe/ukraine-crisis/index.html?hpt=wo_c1|publisher=CNN.com|access-date=26 March 2014|author2=Victoria Butenko|date=25 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Roland Oliphant|first=Oliphant|title=Ukraine's defence chief resigns as troops leave Crimea|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ukraine/10722676/Ukraines-defence-chief-resigns-as-troops-leave-Crimea.html|publisher=The Telegraph|access-date=26 March 2014|date=25 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Pemble|first=Adam|title=Ukraine's defense chief resigns as busloads of troops withdraw from Russian-controlled Crimea|url=https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2014/03/25/top-ukraine-nationalist-killed-in-police-operation|agency=Associated Press|publisher=U.S. News & World Report|access-date=26 March 2014|author2=Peter Leonard|date=25 March 2014}}</ref>

⚫ '''Ihor Yosypovych Tenyukh''' ({{lang-uk|Ігор Йосипович Тенюх}}) is a Ukrainian ] and member of the nationalist<ref name=RFERL></ref><ref name=CNN></ref><ref name=Salon></ref> ] political party. He was the commander of the ] from 2006 until 2010 when dismissed by ]. Tenyukh fully supported the 2013-2014 uprising, and was appointed ] in February 2014. After and because of accusations of indecision in the face of the ] resigned on 25 March 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gumuchian|first=Marie-Louise|title=Ukraine's Parliament ousts defense minister; military upgrade wanted|url=http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/25/world/europe/ukraine-crisis/index.html?hpt=wo_c1|publisher=CNN.com|accessdate=26 March 2014|coauthors=Victoria Butenko|date=25 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Roland Oliphant|first=Oliphant|title=Ukraine's defence chief resigns as troops leave Crimea|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ukraine/10722676/Ukraines-defence-chief-resigns-as-troops-leave-Crimea.html|publisher=The Telegraph|accessdate=26 March 2014|date=25 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Pemble|first=Adam|title=Ukraine's defense chief resigns as busloads of troops withdraw from Russian-controlled Crimea|url=http://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2014/03/25/top-ukraine-nationalist-killed-in-police-operation|work=Associated Press|publisher=US News and World Report|accessdate=26 March 2014|coauthors=Peter Leonard|date=25 March 2014}}</ref>


==Biography== ==Biography==


Tenyukh graduated from the ], ] in 1982 and began his career as a torpedo boat officer.{{citation needed|date=March 2014}} From 1983 to 1991, he rose through the ranks of commander of coastal mine-sweeper, executive officer of, then commander of seagoing mine-sweeper, chief of the armament and equipment stores department on a mine and anti-submarine armament base.{{citation needed|date=March 2014}} In 1991 he became a member of the Defense and State Security Commission of the ] (Ukrainian parliament), and participated in the development of a bill on the creation of the ].{{citation needed|date=March 2014}} Tenyukh graduated from the ], ] in 1979 and began his career as a torpedo boat officer.{{citation needed|date=March 2014}}. In 1982 he underwent submarine training and became an officer of the submarine branch, mainly working in ]s. From 1983 to 1991, he rose through the ranks of commander of coastal mine-sweeper, executive officer of, then commander of seagoing mine-sweeper, chief of the armament and equipment stores department on a mine and anti-submarine armament base. He was for a time attached to training and advising the ] and the ] as a liaison officer.{{citation needed|date=March 2014}} In 1991 he became a member of the Defense and State Security Commission of the ] (Ukrainian parliament), and participated in the development of a bill on the creation of the ].{{citation needed|date=March 2014}}
⚫ From 1991 to 1995, he was a senior officer of maintenance of combat actions Department of the Navy of ], chief of command of the Navy of the Main Staff of the Armed forces of Ukraine, chief of department of directions of the Main operational agency of ].{{citation needed|date=March 2014}} In 1994, he graduated from the U.S. ], and in 1997 he became a faculty member at ] to prepare officers on an operational-strategic level. From 1997 to 2005, he was a commander of surface ships brigade and commander of combined arms squadron of the Ukrainian Naval Forces. In 2002, he was commander of the annual activation of the Black Sea Force ]. From November 2005 – 2006 he was deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Pursuant to decree #252/2006 dated March 23, 2006 the Ukrainian President appointed him from Rear Admiral to Commander-in-Chief of the Navy of Ukraine. On August 22, 2008, Tenyukh was promoted from ] to the rank of ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mil.gov.ua/index.php?lang=ua&part=news&sub=read&id=12621 |title=Повідомлення Управління преси та інформації |publisher=Mil.gov.ua |accessdate=2014-03-03}}</ref> Tenyukh was responsible for ordering Ukrainian naval vessels to block {{when|date=March 2014}} the entrance of the Russian Navy to the bay of ], in response to the ], in which Georgia launched a surprise invasion of the Russian protectorate of ].<ref name=RTnews/> No ships were blocked.{{citation needed|date=March 2014}} On March 19, 2010, President ] dismissed Tenyukh from his position{{why|date=March 2014}}.<ref name=RTnews>{{dead link|date=March 2014}}</ref>


⚫ From 1991 to 1995, he was a senior officer of maintenance of combat actions Department of the Navy of ], chief of command of the Navy of the Main Staff of the Armed forces of Ukraine, chief of department of directions of the Main operational agency of ].{{citation needed|date=March 2014}} In 1994, he graduated from the U.S. ], and in 1997 he became a faculty member at ] to prepare officers on an operational-strategic level. From 1997 to 2005, he was a commander of ] and commander of combined arms squadron of the Ukrainian Naval Forces. In 2002, he was commander of the annual activation of the Black Sea Force ].
==Recent events==
Tenyukh is a member of the far right ] (Freedom) Party.<ref>{{cite web|last=Becker|first=Brian|title=Who’s Who in Ukraine’s New “Semi-fascist” Government: Meet the People the U.S. and EU are Supporting|url=http://www.globalresearch.ca/whos-who-in-ukraines-new-semi-fascist-government-meet-the-people-the-u-s-and-eu-are-supporting/5372422|publisher=Center for Research on Globalization|accessdate=19 March 2014}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Category:All-Ukrainian Union "Svoboda" politicians|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/Category:All-Ukrainian_Union_%22Svoboda%22_politicians|work=Misplaced Pages|publisher=Misplaced Pages|accessdate=19 March 2014}}</ref>


From November 2005–2006 he was deputy chief of staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Pursuant to decree #252/2006 dated 23 March 2006 the Ukrainian president promoted him from rear admiral to commander-in-chief of the Navy of Ukraine. On 22 August 2008 Tenyukh was promoted from ] to the rank of ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mil.gov.ua/index.php?lang=ua&part=news&sub=read&id=12621 |title=Повідомлення Управління преси та інформації |publisher=Mil.gov.ua |access-date=2014-03-03}}</ref>
⚫ During the ] rally in Kiev on January 19, 2014 Tenyukh warned of the dangers posed by the "] planned by the current authorities" and called for members of the Armed Forces to defy "illegal" orders from those in power.<ref name=bbc19jan>{{cite web|author=David Stern |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-25798320 |title=BBC News - Ukraine crisis: Clashes after thousands defy protest ban |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=2014-01-19 |accessdate=2014-03-03}}</ref> He was quoted as saying "Tomorrow the regime will enslave you too. Therefore we are calling on you to fulfill your military oath of loyalty to the Ukrainian people, and not to the authorities who have gone off the rails".<ref name=bbc19jan /> Tenyukh was appointed on 27 February 2014 by the ] Minister of Defense. Almost a month later on 25 March, a day after ] was killed by Ukrainian Interior forces he submitted his resignation to the Ukrainian parliament which accepted it with 228 votes.

On 25 March 2014, acting President ] dismissed Tenyukh from his position after he was criticized for withdrawing from ] too slowly during the ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ukraine-crisis-minister-idUSBREA2O0TO20140325|title=Ukraine dismisses defense minister over Crimea|date=2014-03-25|work=]|access-date=2019-09-08|language=en|first1=Natalia|last1=Zinets|first2=Pavel|last2=Polityuk|first3=Matt|last3=Robinson|editor-first=Kevin|editor-last=Liffey}}</ref>

===Politics===
Tenyukh is a member of the right-wing All-Ukrainian Union "Freedom" party, better known as ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dw.com/en/far-right-weighs-on-ukraine-government/a-17519960|title=Far-right weighs on Ukraine government|date=26 March 2014|first=Marcus|last=Lütticke|website=]|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-09-08}}</ref>

==Euromaidan and annexation of Crimea==

⚫ During the ] rally in Kyiv on 19 January 2014 Tenyukh warned of the dangers posed by the "] planned by the current authorities" and called for members of the Armed Forces to defy "illegal" orders from those in power.<ref name=bbc19jan>{{cite web|author=David Stern |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-25798320 |title=BBC News - Ukraine crisis: Clashes after thousands defy protest ban |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=2014-01-19 |access-date=2014-03-03}}</ref> He was quoted as saying "Tomorrow the regime will enslave you too. Therefore we are calling on you to fulfill your military oath of loyalty to the Ukrainian people, and not to the authorities who have gone off the rails".<ref name=bbc19jan /> Tenyukh was appointed on 27 February 2014 by the ] Minister of Defense. Due to his indecisiveness during the ], he submitted his resignation to the Ukrainian parliament on 25 of March which accepted it with 228 votes.<ref>{{cite news|last=Roland Oliphant|first=Oliphant|title=Ukraine's defence chief resigns as troops leave Crimea|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ukraine/10722676/Ukraines-defence-chief-resigns-as-troops-leave-Crimea.html|publisher=The Telegraph|access-date=26 March 2014|date=25 March 2014}}</ref>


==Awards== ==Awards==
Tenyukh has been awarded with orders, medals and departmental rewards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mil.gov.ua/index.php?lang=en&part=command&sub=11 |title=Authorities of Ukrainian Armed Forces |publisher=Mil.gov.ua |date=2006-03-23 |accessdate=2014-03-03}}</ref> Tenyukh has been awarded with orders, medals and departmental rewards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mil.gov.ua/index.php?lang=en&part=command&sub=11 |title=Authorities of Ukrainian Armed Forces |publisher=Mil.gov.ua |date=2006-03-23 |access-date=2014-03-03}}</ref>
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In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Yoshpovych and the family name is Tenyukh.
Ihor Tenyukh
Ігор Тенюх
Tenyukh in 2007
Minister of Defence
In office
27 February 2014 – 25 March 2014
Preceded byPavlo Lebedyev
Succeeded byMykhailo Koval
Personal details
Born (1958-05-23) 23 May 1958 (age 66)
Stryi, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
NationalityUkrainian
Political partyAll-Ukrainian Union Svoboda
Military service
AllegianceSoviet Union Soviet Union (1979–1991)
Ukraine Ukraine (1991–2010)
Branch/serviceSoviet Navy
Ukrainian Navy
Years of service1979–2010
RankAdmiral
UnitSubmarine Warfare

Ihor Yosypovych Tenyukh (Ukrainian: Ігор Йосипович Тенюх; born 23 May 1958) is a former Ukrainian admiral and Svoboda party member. He was the commander of the Ukrainian Navy from 2006 until 2010 when dismissed by Viktor Yanukovych. Tenyukh fully supported the 2013–2014 uprising, and was appointed Minister of Defense of Ukraine in February 2014. After and because of accusations of indecision in the face of the Russian invasion of Crimea, he resigned on 25 March 2014.

Biography

Tenyukh graduated from the Frunze Higher Naval School, Leningrad in 1979 and began his career as a torpedo boat officer.. In 1982 he underwent submarine training and became an officer of the submarine branch, mainly working in Kilo-class submarines. From 1983 to 1991, he rose through the ranks of commander of coastal mine-sweeper, executive officer of, then commander of seagoing mine-sweeper, chief of the armament and equipment stores department on a mine and anti-submarine armament base. He was for a time attached to training and advising the Indian Navy and the Algerian Navy as a liaison officer. In 1991 he became a member of the Defense and State Security Commission of the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian parliament), and participated in the development of a bill on the creation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

From 1991 to 1995, he was a senior officer of maintenance of combat actions Department of the Navy of Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, chief of command of the Navy of the Main Staff of the Armed forces of Ukraine, chief of department of directions of the Main operational agency of General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. In 1994, he graduated from the U.S. Defense Language Institute, and in 1997 he became a faculty member at National Academy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to prepare officers on an operational-strategic level. From 1997 to 2005, he was a commander of 1st Surface Ships Brigade and commander of combined arms squadron of the Ukrainian Naval Forces. In 2002, he was commander of the annual activation of the Black Sea Force BLACKSEAFOR.

From November 2005–2006 he was deputy chief of staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Pursuant to decree #252/2006 dated 23 March 2006 the Ukrainian president promoted him from rear admiral to commander-in-chief of the Navy of Ukraine. On 22 August 2008 Tenyukh was promoted from Vice Admiral to the rank of Admiral.

On 25 March 2014, acting President Oleksandr Turchynov dismissed Tenyukh from his position after he was criticized for withdrawing from Crimea too slowly during the Russian annexation.

Politics

Tenyukh is a member of the right-wing All-Ukrainian Union "Freedom" party, better known as Svoboda.

Euromaidan and annexation of Crimea

During the Euromaidan rally in Kyiv on 19 January 2014 Tenyukh warned of the dangers posed by the "coup d'etat planned by the current authorities" and called for members of the Armed Forces to defy "illegal" orders from those in power. He was quoted as saying "Tomorrow the regime will enslave you too. Therefore we are calling on you to fulfill your military oath of loyalty to the Ukrainian people, and not to the authorities who have gone off the rails". Tenyukh was appointed on 27 February 2014 by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Minister of Defense. Due to his indecisiveness during the annexation of Crimea, he submitted his resignation to the Ukrainian parliament on 25 of March which accepted it with 228 votes.

Awards

Tenyukh has been awarded with orders, medals and departmental rewards.

References

  1. Sindelar, Daisy (2014-02-27). "Who's Who In Ukraine's 'Kamikaze' Cabinet". Rferl.org. Retrieved 2014-05-01.
  2. Gumuchian, Marie-Louise; Victoria Butenko (25 March 2014). "Ukraine's Parliament ousts defense minister; military upgrade wanted". CNN.com. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  3. Roland Oliphant, Oliphant (25 March 2014). "Ukraine's defence chief resigns as troops leave Crimea". The Telegraph. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  4. Pemble, Adam; Peter Leonard (25 March 2014). "Ukraine's defense chief resigns as busloads of troops withdraw from Russian-controlled Crimea". U.S. News & World Report. Associated Press. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  5. "Повідомлення Управління преси та інформації". Mil.gov.ua. Retrieved 2014-03-03.
  6. Zinets, Natalia; Polityuk, Pavel; Robinson, Matt (2014-03-25). Liffey, Kevin (ed.). "Ukraine dismisses defense minister over Crimea". Reuters. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  7. Lütticke, Marcus (26 March 2014). "Far-right weighs on Ukraine government". Deutsche Welle. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  8. ^ David Stern (2014-01-19). "BBC News - Ukraine crisis: Clashes after thousands defy protest ban". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2014-03-03.
  9. Roland Oliphant, Oliphant (25 March 2014). "Ukraine's defence chief resigns as troops leave Crimea". The Telegraph. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  10. "Authorities of Ukrainian Armed Forces". Mil.gov.ua. 2006-03-23. Retrieved 2014-03-03.

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