(KIEV, Ukraine) — Ukraine’s president on Monday dissolved parliament and called for early elections in October as his country continues to battle a pro-Russian insurgency in its eastern regions.
President Petro Poroshenko announced in a statement posted on his website that he has dissolved parliament and called for snap elections on October 26.
He said the move was in coherence with the Ukrainian constitution, noting that the ruling coalition collapsed several weeks ago.
“Many deputies who are in the Rada (parliament) are direct sponsors or accomplices, that is to say allies of the militant separatists,” Poroshenko said.
The announcement came a day ahead of …read more
Source: Time
