Who Controls Cadre Policy in this Country?

He confirmed he had really met Mr. Omelchenko on the eve of the elections. However, the point of discussion was the tense political situation in Kyiv on the eve of the mayoral elections, which, according to Mr. Biloblotsky, "has also told on the economic situation in the city." "We spoke about how to exercise control over the situation in Kyiv," he said. Mr. Biloblotsky's statement may be treated as an attempt by the administration head (or the President himself) to smooth over the conflict with the newly-elected mayor of Kyiv.

Mr. Omelchenko himself commented at The Day's request on the rumors that Mr. Biloblotsky had offered him the post of deputy premier seat in return for his not running for mayor: "When Mr. Kuchma and I were in Cherkasy oblast, I gave a clear reply: the proposal is good, and I could accept it after my election victory, when Kyivans show trust in me and elect me their mayor." Mr. Omelchenko assured us that neither the President nor Premier had personally made such proposals. So who, if not Mr. Biloblotsky, hands out deputy premier portfolios in this country?