PM offers resignation after embarrassing recording circulates
In comments to Reuters PM hints that he might not step down
Says reforms, IMF programme not affected by his move
KIEV: Ukrainian Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk submitted his resignation on Friday after an audio recording suggested he had criticised the president, but then appeared to suggest that he might stay in his job.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy would consider the resignation letter later on Friday, the president’s office said.
Oleksiy Honcharuk, Ukrainian politician nominated to become new Prime Minister, addresses lawmakers during the first session of newly-elected parliament in Kiev, Ukraine August 29, 2019. Photo: Reuters/File
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Source:: The Himalayan Times
