By Li Hongmei
Ukranian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov has resigned on Tuesday, reported Cabinet press service.
"I have taken a personal decision to ask the president of Ukraine to accept my resignation from the post of prime minister with the aim of creating an additional possibility for a political compromise to peacefully resolve the conflict," Azarov said.
"The conflict situation in the state is threatening the economic and social development of Ukraine, jeopardizing the whole Ukrainian society and every citizen," Ukranian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov said in a statement.
"During the confrontation, the government made everything for a peaceful solution of the conflict. We did and are doing everything to prevent bloodshed, escalation of violence, violations of human rights. The government ensured the functioning of the economy and social protection systems in the extreme conditions.
However, the severity and risk of the conflict for our citizens, for the fate of Ukraine require additional responsible steps.
In order to create additional opportunities for a public political compromise, for the sake of a peaceful settlement of the conflict, I've made a personal decision to request the President of Ukraine to accept my resignation from the post of Prime Minister of Ukraine.
During all these difficult years, I did everything to ensure that Ukraine could develop normally as a democratic European state. I took decisions and assumed responsibility in the interests of the people of Ukraine. And therefore, I can honestly look into the eyes of every citizen of our state, every compatriot.
I am grateful for the confidence of the President of Ukraine. I am grateful to all members of Parliament, who supported the complicated work of the Government on modernizing and reforming the country during all these years.
I am grateful to all the citizens of Ukraine, who supported the Government and me personally, believed and continue to believe in the correctness of the political course conducted by us.
The most important thing today is to preserve the unity and integrity of Ukraine. It is more important than someone's personal plans or ambitions.
That's why I've made this decision."
