Ukraine Parliament Votes to Keep Foreign, Defense Ministers at Their Posts

News conference with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in KyivKYIV, December 2 (Sputnik) – The parliament of Ukraine voted to keep Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin and Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak at their posts Tuesday.

With at least 226 “yes” votes required, Klymkin garnered 351 parliamentary votes in support, and Poltorak – 347 votes.

Later in the day, the parliament is to vote on the rest of the cabinet.