“There was information in the media that one of the candidates is not ready to assume the functions of a defender. The point is that allegedly in 2014, Mr. Zelensky refused to be drafted, that is, he refused to act as a defender, ”Interfax-Ukraine quotes parliamentarians as saying.
She urged to confirm or deny this data as soon as possible, since “to hear the official answer to this question now is extremely important for society.”
In turn, First Deputy Minister of Defense Ivan Rusnak said that the ministry will try to provide an answer to the deputy's request on Friday, April 12.
Earlier, Zelensky commented on reports of “embezzlement” in the country's defense complex.
The second round of presidential elections in Ukraine will be held on April 21.