4 Jul 2013 16:25

Lukash replaces Lavrynovych as Ukraine's justice minister

KYIV. July 4 (Interfax) - Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has relieved Oleksandr Lavrynovych of his duties as the justice minister and appointed Olena Lukash to this post.

The president relieved Lavrynovych of his duties in connection with his election as a member of the Supreme Council of Justice of Ukraine.

Prior to this the president relieved Olena Lukash from her post of cabinet minister.

Yanukovych signed relevant decrees on Thursday, July 4.