KIEV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s parliament has approved the formation of a new government, bringing an end to weeks of behind-the-scenes political wrangling following an October election that ushered in a group of ardently pro-Western parties.The Cabinet approved by lawmakers Tuesday will be headed by 40-year-old Arseniy Yatsenyuk, who has served as prime minister since February.Five political blocs, including Yatsenyuk’s Popular Front party, last month formed a parliamentary coalition that has vowed to enact an agenda of radical economic and political reform. …read more
Source: Boston Herald
