29/05/2010 14:09
Chief of General Staff of Ukraine files a resignation
Chief of General Staff, Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Army General Ivan Svyda has filed his resignation from service, Russian media reported citing press office of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
Commenting the decision, Ivan Svyda is quoted as saying “being an officer and a responsible person, I am ready to serve to defeat the country and strengthen its power. In these circumstances I accept President’s right to move the Armed Forces towards the development he recognizes. He will conduct it along with another Chief of the General Staff.”