Ukreximbank’s Chairman of the Board Yevhen Metzger has written a statement resigning during the investigation into the attack on journalists.
“The situation around the bank is unacceptable. My overly emotional reaction and unrestrained behavior towards journalists are not justified. I am fully aware of my responsibility,” the statement said.
To remove partially the damage to the bank’s reputation, “I immediately write a statement on the resignation of the chairman of the board for the time of the necessary investigative actions by the National Police and internal inspection of the bank in accordance with appropriate procedures.”
Further development of the situation depends on the conclusions that will be made by the investigation and verification, Metzger added.
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