Dnipropetrovsk Governor Relieved of Duties

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Ukrainian president has relieved Dnepropetrovsk regional governor Ihor Kolomoisky of his duties following standoff between Kolomoisky and governmental authorities over control of the main oil and gas firm. Kolomoisky, a well-known oil tycoon, has been credited with maintaining Dnipropetrovsk as a bastion of stability during the military conflict in eastern Ukraine. This latest action on the part of Kyiv, however, attests to the fact that the Ukrainian government is working to break the stranglehold of oligarchs over the state. Today's set offers some challenging words and expressions about business and political practices.
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