Arseniy Yatsenyuk: The experience of volunteers should be transferred to the new police force, KORD and the National Guard

Prime Minister of Ukraine Arseniy Yatsenyuk called on soldiers of voluntary battalions to take part in competitions to fill the posts of the new leaders of the National Police and a special police force the KORD - sudden response corps. The Head of Government said during a meeting with officers of the special patrol service units of Interior Ministry Department of Ukraine on Friday, August 7.

He stressed that it is hard to restore peace in Ukraine, as Russia does not abide by the Minsk agreement: "The path to restore peace is only possible with help of strong Armed Forces, strong National Guard, who will protect the country."

The Prime Minister noted it is crucial to transfer "the incredible military experience and amazing personal traits" to the brand new Ukrainian police officers, the National Guard, the KORD: "You are now in need for the country to shape in Ukraine a new law enforcement system, the strong National Guard and the strong Armed Forces. Anyone who has this experience should translate it into new life."

Arseniy Yatsenyuk emphasized that a competition to hold offices of the new leaders of the National Police, the KORD response corps is being set up.