Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov to resign, media reported

MOSCOW, Jul 13 Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov to resign and may take over as head «Roskosmos», RBC reports citing sources. «Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov, who oversees the space and defense industries in the government, will leave his post in the near future,» the statement said, citing two sources. familiar with the discussion of the issue, as well as a source in the military-industrial complex, a federal official and a former government official. It is noted that earlier Denis Manturov's candidacy for the post of Deputy Prime Minister was submitted to the lower house. According to the message, citing sources familiar with the discussion of the issue, Borisov may take the position of head of Roskosmos, which is now held by Dmitry Rogozin. «This information was also confirmed by an ex-government official. An RBC source from the defense industry said he did not know what specific position Borisov is considering, but heard that it could be a «major industrial asset,» the message adds. :12Special measures do not mean the transition of the economy to a military footing, said Borisov