The Prime minister has resigned

Today, Prime Minister of Ukraine Mykola Azarov has resigned, the press service of the Cabinet says.

«The conflict situation that prevailed in the country, threatening the economic and social development of Ukraine, is a threat to the entire Ukrainian society and every citizen.

Government during the confrontation did everything for the peaceful resolution of conflict. We have done and are doing everything to prevent bloodshed, escalating violence, violations of human rights. The government provided the functioning of the economy and social security system in extreme conditions.

However, the strong conflict and danger for our citizens and for the future of Ukraine require additional critical steps.

In order to create more opportunities for social and political compromise for a peaceful settlement of the conflict, I made a personal decision to ask the President of Ukraine to accept my resignation from the post of Prime Minister of Ukraine.

All these difficult years, I did everything that Ukraine could develop normally as a democratic European country. I made the decision and took the responsibility to lead the nation of Ukraine. And because of this I can honestly look into the eyes of every citizen of our country, each fellow citizen.

I am grateful for the confidence of the President of Ukraine. I am grateful to all MPs who supported all these years the highly complex work of the Government to modernize and reform the country.

I am grateful to all citizens of Ukraine who supported the government and I personally believe and trust in the correctness of policy that we held.

Today, the most important thing - is to keep the unity and integrity of Ukraine. It is much more important than anyone's personal agenda or ambition. That's why I made this decision».