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Ukraine's FM Dmytro Kuleba officially renders resignation

Published September 4th, 2024 - 05:38 GMT
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba speaks to the press as he meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the US State Department in Washington, DC, on July 9, 2024. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)

ALBAWABA - The speaker of the Ukrainian parliament stated that Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has officially rendered his resignation, adding that this decision will be discussed at one of the next plenary sessions of the parliament.

Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk wrote on Facebook that "The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has received a letter of resignation from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba. The statement will be considered at one of the next plenary sessions,".

Local media said that Kuleba's replacement is being explored. Andrii Sybiha, the current First Deputy Foreign Minister, is the most probable contender. According to reports, the administration is planning further dismissals. However, it is stated that Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal will continue in office.

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