The reason for Khoroshkovsky’s dismissal is his too close cooperation with Viktor Yushchenko’s entourage, namely, with his chief-of-staff Viktor Baloha.

Ihor Rybakov was among the favorites for the post when Yulia Tymoshenko government came to power, The Glavred says. Another contender at the time was Andry Kozhumyakin (BYUT).

Under the agreement between the ruling coalition member parties signed before the 2007 span elections, heads of SCS are appointed by BYUT.