Zelensky signs decree sending Ukrainians to UN mission in Kosovo

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree sending Ukrainian servicemen to Serbia to participate in the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo.

The decree, No. 3/2021 of January 13, has been published on the website of the head of state.

"To send to the Republic of Serbia for Ukraine's participation in the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo national personnel from the Ukrainian Armed Forces with a total number of up to two people," the document reads.

According to the decree, the decision was made on the basis of the proposal of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine and in accordance with the law "On Ukraine's participation in international peacekeeping and security operations," reaffirming Ukraine's commitment as a UN member state and considering that the participation of national personnel from servicemen of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the UN mission in Kosovo will contribute to maintaining international peace and security and is in the national interests of the state.

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