This was reported by the Ministry of Defense's press service.
"Today marks the end of Marina Bezrukova's contract with the Defense Procurement Agency. According to the decision made, the contract will not be extended, and she will cease to fulfill the duties of the chairperson of the DPA," the statement says.
It is noted that from February 1, 2025, the temporary execution of the head of the Agency's duties has been assigned to Arsen Zhummadilov.
He will carry out these functions until a new director is officially appointed.
Recall:
Marina Bezrukova appealed to President Volodymyr Zelensky to intervene in the conflict situation surrounding the DPA.
The Supervisory Board of the DPA decided to extend Bezrukova's contract for another year, but the Ministry of Defense refused to approve this decision. Bezrukova was suspended from her position for a service investigation, and a temporary acting head was appointed - Arsen Zhummadilov from the State Logistics Operator.
On January 31, the Ministry of Justice explained the statuses of the heads of the State Enterprise "Defense Procurement Agency," which have been changing constantly over the past week: Bezrukova - director of the DPA, but suspended, Zhummadilov - acting director.
The National Association of Defense Industry of Ukraine (NAUDI) appealed to the President of Ukraine, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, requesting immediate intervention in the situation surrounding the state enterprise "Defense Procurement Agency." Its operations are paralyzed.