About: Azarov
Ukrainian prime minister quits, future uncertain
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Mykola Azarov's government on Monday (3 December), without indicating whether he would re-appoint the long-time ally ahead of tough IMF loan talks.
Ukrainian PM pleads for pro-EU coalition cabinet
Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov expressed concern today (9 November) about the ongoing disputes over the vote count in last month's parliamentary election, calling for the establishment of a “broad coalition based on European values”.
Ukraine invites EU, Russia to co-manage its pipelines
Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov has called for establishing an international consortium consisting of Ukraine, Russia and the European Union to modernise and manage the Ukrainian natural gas transport system.
Ukraine PM warns of ‘foreign plot’ against Kyiv
Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov said his country was “taken hostage” over the case of his imprisoned predecessor, Yulia Tymoshenko, which he said was overblown because of a “foreign plot” to prevent the country from getting closer to the EU.
Ukrainian plutocracy exposed at Brussels event
The Ukrainian government appears to be the richest in the world, according to details disclosed during a public event held in Brussels, organised by the EU-Ukraine Business Council and attended by Ukrainian diplomats.