After a long period of paralysis, which began in early September, a new coalition has been formed. The two factions currently in power, BYuT and OU-NPSD, will be joined by Lytvyn bloc. This result was not unexpected; it was the best chance Tymoshenko had in avoiding new elections. Lytvyn will return to his role as deal maker and also power broker as he balances the interests of the prime minister and president. According to BBC Ukraine, the new speaker received 244 votes with BYuT contributing 154, Communists 27, OU 40 and Bloc Lytvyn 20. However, a representative from OU says that no new agreement has been reached for the new coalition.
Lytvyn announced the restoration of the coalition minutes after being elected to his post with backing from 244 members of the 450-seat assembly. The coalition can theoretically command up to 258 seats, though in practice it will be somewhat smaller.
Lytvyn, who earned a reputation as a skilled negotiator while parliamentary chairman from 2002 to 2006, said he saw few reasons to choose a new premier.
"We have a government, we have a prime minister," Lytvyn told journalists after announcing the coalition.
"Clearly, there will be proposals from the coalition on the make-up of the government. I see no legal grounds for substantial changes in the government and, first and foremost, the prime minister."(From Kyiv Post)
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