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Ukraine Parliament Dismisses Government Over Russia Gas Deal
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http://enews.voanews.com/t?ctl=1085693:3919ACA Vote comes after
criticism of deal reached last Wednesday under which Ukraine would pay
$95 for 1,000 cubic meters of Russian gas





Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuri Yekhanurov, center, and his Cabinet
react after the vote in the parliament  Ukraine's parliament voted to
dismiss Prime Minister Yuri Yekhanurov's government over a gas deal
with Russia.

Lawmakers voted 250-50 to fire the prime minister and his cabinet
Tuesday. Mr. Yekhanurov will remain acting prime minister until a new
cabinet is named.

The vote comes after criticism of a deal reached last Wednesday under
which Ukraine would pay $95 for 1,000 cubic meters of Russian gas. The
price is double what Ukraine has been paying.

Ukraine's former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko last week announced
plans for court action to challenge the agreement. She said she would
seek charges of betrayal of national interests, exceeding authority
and abuse of office against top Ukrainian energy officials. Some
information for this report was provided by AFP and Reuters.


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