Source: chief military Prosecutor of Russia has resigned
MOSCOW, 22 APR — RIA Novosti. Chief military Prosecutor Sergei Fridinsky has resigned, April 26 this will be discussed at a meeting of the Federation Council, told RIA Novosti source in the Federation Council.
“Received a personal statement Fridinsky, in which he asks to resign,” — said the Agency interlocutor.
According to him, this issue will be considered by the Federation Council at the meeting on April 26. On the eve of the 25th of April, the issue will be discussed by the house Committee on constitutional legislation and on defence and security behind closed doors.
According to the Constitution, the jurisdiction of the Federation Council is the appointment and dismissal of the General Prosecutor and his deputies, including the chief military Prosecutor.
According to the interlocutor of the Agency, in a statement Fridinsky, the reason for his departure is not specified.
He also said that while in the Federation Council views on the appointment of a new chief military Prosecutor has not been received.