Ukraine's agrarian minister Roman Leshchenko resigns

Roman Leshchenko, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine
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Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Roman Leshchenko has announced his resignation, NEWS.GRP reports.

The resignation is expected to be considered and voted on by the Parliament tomorrow, 24 March.

Roman Leshchenko confirmed to AgroPolit.com that he tendered his resignation today.

He did not state the reasons for his resignation. Consequently, the first deputy minister, Taras Vysotsky, will take over the minister's duties.