National Guard could be created in Ukraine, partial mobilization could be announced - Turchynov

11:15, 11.03.2014 1 min read

Verkhovna Rada Chairman and acting President Oleksandr Turchynov has said that it is necessary to create the National Guard in the country to protect the public.

"It's necessary to create the National Guard on the basis of the Ukrainian Troops, whose purpose will be to protect the country and citizens against all criminals, external and internal aggression. It's necessary to announce partial mobilization into the National Guard and the Armed Forces of Ukraine," he said during a morning plenary meeting of parliament on Tuesday.