G7 envoys call for swift resution of Defense Procurement Agency “situation” in Ukraine

That’s according to the diplomats' joint statement, Ukrinform reports.

"G7Ambs recommend that the situation in the DPA be resved expeditiously and focus on keeping defense procurement going," reads their post on X.

They added that compliance with the principles of good governance and NATO recommendations is “important to maintain the trust of the public and international partners”.

Read also: Ukraine’s DM dismisses deputy, replaces Head of Defense Procurement Agency

As reported, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov submitted a motion to the Cabinet of Ministers to dismiss his deputy, Dmytro Klimenkov. The MoD also said it will not renew the contract with the current head of the Defense Procurement Agency, Maryna Bezrukova.

According to Umerov, now Arsen Zhumadilov has taken the helm of the Defense Procurement Agency (DPA) as its new chief. Zhumadilov simultaneously hds the post of Director General at the MoD’s procurement agency, State erator of the Rear.

It was previously reported that on January 22, the Supervisory Board of the Defense Procurement Agency under the Ministry of Defense agreed to extend the contract with PDA Director Maryna Bezrukova.