Putin about the arrest of the speaker: “It is a sad fact” – Komsomolskaya Pravda

the government’s Work will be evaluated objectively, and is a “sad event”, as the arrest of the Minister of economic development Alexei Ulyukayev on it will have no effect. This was stated by the President Russia Vladimir Putin during a press conference in Lima at the summit, APEC.

According to the head of the state, also will not reflect this fact on the deal on purchase of “Rosneft” company “Bashneft“. Putin stressed, however, that to comment on the criminal matter not within its competence – it should deal with the investigative authorities and the court.

the President at the briefing, which was broadcast live praam in his Twitter correspondent of “Komsomolskaya

Pravda” Dmitry Smirnov, reported that upon return from Peru he will get acquainted with the candidates nominated for the post of head economic development and will take a decision on this issue.

we will Remind, on Sunday in Lima hosted a summit of the Asia-Pacific economic cooperation.

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