No new government before Thursday, Ukraine’s parliament speaker says
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s parliament speaker says that a new government should be in place by Thursday, a delay reflecting intense ongoing consultations.
Oleksandr Turchinov has previously said the new government could be formed Tuesday.
Turchinov was named Ukraine’s interim leader after President Viktor Yanukovych fled the capital after signing a peace deal with opposition leaders to end violent clashes between police and protesters and Kyiv.
Law enforcement agencies have issued an arrest warrant for Yanukovych over the killing of 82 people, mainly protesters. Yanukovych’s whereabouts are unknown. He was last reportedly seen in the Crimea, a pro-Russia area.
The parliament fired some of Yanukovych’s lieutenants and named their replacement, but it has yet to appoint the new prime minister and fill all posts.
Meanwhile, the Central Election Commission has set presidential elections for May 25.