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Khatia Dekanoidze, the head of Ukraine’s National Police, said on Nov. 14 she is resigning.

“As I promised, I created a foundation for the development of a new national police in the course of one year. I stayed loyal to you and your interests until the last minute of my work. But unfortunately, my powers and will were not sufficient for sharp changes. I’ve done my duty, and therefore I announce my resignation,” Dekanoidze told reporters in Kyiv on Nov. 14.