Deputy Defense Minister Petro Mekhed denied reports, spread by several media that Defense Minister Valeriy Heletey is likely to be dismissed in the near future.
He told a briefing on Saturday, answering the question of a Ukrinform correspondent.
“The Defense Minister occupies his post. He performs his duties. Regarding his dismissal, I hear about this for the first time from you,” Mekhed said.
As reported previously, some media spread information that Defense Minister Valeriy Heletey is likely to be dismissed October 12.
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