DHAKA: Ukraine’s prime minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk on Thursday resigned in protest at the disbanding of the ruling parliamentary coalition.

‘I announce my resignation in connection with the dissolution of the parliamentary coalition and the blocking of government initiatives,’ a furious Yatsenyuk told parliament.

He said after several parties withdrew from the majority European Choice coalition in anticipation of early parliamentary polls, reports The Straits Times.

BDST: 2138 HRS, JUL 24, 2014