Poroshenko dissolves Verkhovna Rada, early elections to be held on October 26

Tuesday, August 26, 2014 - 08:55 (EEST) Section: Latest news

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has terminated the powers of the Verkhovna Rada of the seventh convocation, reads a statement posted on the Twitter page of the head of state.
“Dear compatriots, I have decided to terminate the powers of the Verkhovna Rada of the seventh convocation. The election of the new parliament will be held on October 26, 2014. I have made this decision in strict accordance with Article 90 of the Constitution of Ukraine. I urge everyone to come to the polls and complete the process of the formation of the new government, which was launched in June. Glory to Ukraine!” reads the statement.