Key ministers sacked in Ukraine

Last Updated: Friday, 1 December 2006, 11:31 GMT

Key ministers sacked in Ukraine



The president (right) plans to contest Mr Tarasiuk's sacking
Ukraine's parliament has dismissed the foreign and interior ministers - key allies of President Viktor Yushchenko.
Foreign Minister Borys Tarasiuk has been one of the country's most pro-Western officials.

Interior Minister Yuriy Lutsenko was also a key figure during the liberal "Orange Revolution" in 2004 that swept Mr Yushchenko to power.

The sackings come amid growing tensions between Mr Yushchenko and pro-Russian Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych.

The president has said he will challenge the sacking of Mr Tarasiuk in Ukraine's Constitutional Court.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6198294.stm

Bet Yushchenko's really glad his face cleared up after his terrifying POISONING during the time he was running for office. He's lucky it started clearing up even before his inauguration, even though it startled people to death during his campaign.



Yushchenko at his inauguration.