Arseniy Yatsenyuk: Government divests itself of its powers before the new VR, but doesn't absolve itself of responsibility

Prime Minister of Ukraine Arseniy Yatsenyuk reminded to the members of the Government about a personal responsibility until a new Cabinet was appointed. He said on Friday, October 24, at the Cabinet’s meeting on the eve of the election of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine due on October 26.

Arseniy Yatsenyuk reminded that pursuant to the Constitution, the Government divests itself of its powers before the newly elected Verkhovna Rada.

At the same time, he stressed that “the Cabinet of Ministers, after the elections, doesn’t absolve itself of responsibility until a newly formed Government is appointed".

“I demand a personal responsibility of each Minister. We will work until the last day. As we are accountable for the situation within the country to the people. And in this situation, I am asking to demonstrate mobilization and efficient work", urged Arseniy Yatsenyuk.