Reznikov makes statement amid rumours of his dismissal
"Let's keep the line. I thank everyone for their support and constructive criticism,” Reznikov wrote on his Facebook page.
Read also: Zelenskyy proposes Ukraine’s parliament appoint Malyuk as SBU chief
“We’re drawing conclusions,” he said of his team at the ministry. “We’re continuing to reform. We’re doing so even in wartime. We’re strengthening our defences and working for our victory."
Rumors of Reznikov’s possible dismissal as Minister of Defence appeared after there was a food procurement scandal over overpriced contracts for the army supply with a catering company. Several top officials of the Defence Ministry were suspected of being involved in wrongdoing.
Read also: Defense Ministry calls expose on suspected food contract corruption “misleading”
On Feb. 5, there was speculation in the media that Reznikov would be moved on to the position of the Minister of Strategic Industries (instead of Pavlo Riabikin), while his post would be taken over by chief of the Main Directorate of Intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov.
Read also: Defense Minister Reznikov comments on resignation rumors amid procurement scandal
Commenting on rumours about his designation, Reznikov said he would resign if President Volodymyr Zelenskyy approved the relevant order.
The head of the ruling Servant of the People faction in the Ukrainian parliament, Davyd Arakhamia, said on Feb. 6 that no staff changes in defence are expected this week.
Read the original article on The New Voice of Ukraine
