News
26.08.2014
Poroshenko dissolves Verkhovna Rada, early elections to be held on October 26
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.
