Ukrainian Parliament Relieves Head of Defense Ministry on Second Vote

KIEV, March 25 (RIA Novosti) - The Ukrainian parliament relieved acting Defense Minister Ihor Tenyukha from duty following a second vote on Tuesday.

Earlier in the day Tenyukha expressed his desire to be relieved of duty; however, the minimum required number of 226 votes was not met.

In a second parliamentary vote later in the day, 228 deputies voted in favor of his dismissal.