Vote of no confidence fails in Ukraine

A motion of no confidence against the government has been rejected in the Ukraine parliament despite calls in the ruling coalition for a new cabinet.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk. — A motion of no confidence against the government has been rejected in the Ukraine parliament. (AAP)

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Published 17 February 2016 6:02am

Updated 17 February 2016 7:14am

Source: AAP

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Ukraine's parliament has rejected a motion of no confidence against the government despite calls from many in the ruling coalition for a new prime minister and technocrat cabinet.

Only 194 lawmakers backed the motion on Tuesday, less than the 226 votes required to topple the government.

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