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The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers has approved the dismissal of Khatia Dekanoidze from the post of head of the national police.

A decision to this effect was made by the government on Nov. 16 , national police representative Yaroslav Trakalo said.

In the meantime, a source with knowledge on the matter told the Interfax news agency the government has approved Vadym Troyan as acting head of the national police.