WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — Earlier on Thursday, the Ukrainian parliament accepted Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk’s resignation and proceeding to appointing Parliament speaker Groysman to the position. The parliament also relieved from office all ministers of the Yatsenyuk government with 281 votes of lawmakers.
"The Vice President stressed that, in order to maintain international support for Ukraine, the new team should move forward quickly on Ukraine's reform program, including fulfilling its IMF commitments, as well as on Minsk implementation and the confirmation of a new, reformist Prosecutor General," the statement said.
Biden also congratulated Groysman on his election and reiterated "unwavering US commitment to the prosperity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Ukraine."
Since the overthrow of former Ukrainian President Victor Yanukovych, Washington has given Kiev some $760 million in aid and two loan guarantees worth $2 million. Moreover, the IMF has pledged a $17.5 billion bailout package for Ukraine in exchange for political reforms.
