Ukraine's president asks parliament to sack foreign, defence ministers, SBU head


FILE PHOTO: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy delivers a speech during an IT conference in Kiev, Ukraine, May 23, 2019. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

KIEV (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has asked parliament to sack the foreign and defence ministers and the head of the security service SBU, the presidential press service said on Thursday.

In line with the constitution, the parliament appoints and dismisses the ministers of defence, foreign affairs and SBU on the proposal of the president.

(Reporting by Pavel Polityuk)

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Oman reports higher oil, natural gas production in H1
Students in Botswana discover China through Chinese zodiac film
Three killed, 15 injured in Moscow explosion, TASS says
Kenya's forex reserves surge to historic high of 15.4 bln USD
Somalia, UN agencies sign new regulations to boost breastfeeding rates
Feature: A taste of Belgium: Belgian Fries Day shines spotlight on long-standing fry tradition
Roundup: EU to hold videoconference over Ceuta migrant crisis after calls from Spain, 22 European countries
Feature: T�rkiye's hot air balloon festival captivates Chinese tourists
Factory stabbing kills 3 in Brazil
Migrants say hunger and hostility drove them back from Spain's Ceuta to Morocco

Others Also Read