Tymoshenko takes leave from office. Turchynov takes over as acting premier

Following the dissolution of the coalition March 2 and the vote of no-confidence in the cabinet passed by Rada March 3, the Regions party is pushing ahead to create a new coalition which would elect a new premier. Rada has 30 days to form a new majority. Meanwhile, the dislodged cabinet will continue as interim cabinet.
At the March 3 session of the cabinet the majority of ministers confirmed they will continue in office till the approval by Rada of a new premier.   
Consequently, the cabinet will continue its work, Justice Minister Mykola Onishchuk said.