(ANSA-AP) - KIEV, MAY 17 - Ukraine's ruling parliamentary
coalition collapsed on Friday in what represents a setback for
the president-elect's plans to hold early elections. The speaker
in the Supreme Rada said he has received a notification from
lawmakers about the breakdown of the coalition, which was made
up of various parties including lawmakers from defeated
President Petro Poroshenko's party.
In last month's election, President-elect Volodymyr Zelenskiy
vowed to disband the parliament, claiming that it does not
represent the interests of the people. The chamber, dominated by
supporters of the outgoing president, could make it difficult
for Zelenskiy to propose his legislation. Dissolving the
parliament is necessary for holding a snap election. However,
under Ukrainian law, the president cannot do so if there is no
governing coalition.
The parliament now has 30 days to form a new coalition.
Zelenskiy, who is to be sworn in as president on Monday, expres
sed his frustration with the announcement. "The games at the
parliament present yet another proof that the lawmakers don't
care at all about the people who voted for them," he said.
(ANSA-AP).
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