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.

A motion of no confidence against the government has been rejected in the Ukraine parliament. (AAP)

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.