Kelin: OSCE needs Russian Experts for work in the Ukraine

The OSCE is in need of a Russian-speaking specialists for work in the East of Ukraine, to use just observers is not enough, said on the first day of the week Russia's envoy to the organization Andrei Kelin.

" Now just any observer - is not suitable, the expert on the resolution of the conflict situation, the person who can Talk with the militia. To talk, as you know, not in English with a translator, And in Russian, " said Kelin in an interview Last news .

Kelin recalled that When there was made a conclusion about the direction of the special observation mission to the East of Ukraine, " was a large number, just influx of questionnaires from many countries "." the Secretary General (OSCE) appealed numbers 500-600 questionnaires. But it was in the initial period of operations. When it turned out that to work hard, and they'll shoot you, have the opportunity and to kill, and hostage to capture, went high drop-out. The most random people, " said the Russian Ambassador.

according to him, from Russia, from observation mission " are mostly retirees of the Ministry of internal Affairs, with good experience of work in similar situations-as amended) ".

However, he is not said whether he wants Moscow, taking into account the requirements of the OSCE and the special rules, to increase the number of Russian observers to bypass the quotas.

" indeed, We have always considered this matter on the basis of quotas, on the basis of payment. And the contribution of Russia is small - in the mid 90-ies he was determined depending on the country's GDP, and the quota was about 5-7% - from 30 up to 50 people. But now a great need has emerged as every experienced former law enforcement officers. We are looking for these people, it makes our government, " said Kelin.


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