Rada: No grand coalition

A mistake to post about PR-BYuT coalition until it actually happens. In the fall, the idea was floated, but it faded away just as it did this time. Perhaps it was another personality clash between the two leaders or perhaps it was disagreements over the constitutional amendments. Tymoshenko says that no one wanted to be held responsible for any unpopular decisions. Another way to look at what she said; the upcoming election season is making everyone else more risk averse. Yanukovich would benefit the most from the current crisis, perhaps that’s why he favors early presidential and Rada elections. The same article from BBC Ukraine also mentions this concerning law on dismissing the Rada.

Згідно з українським законом, Верховну Раду не може бути розпущено після 17 липня – за 6 місяців до виборів президента.

So according to the law, it cannot be dismissed after the 17 of July because of the presidential election. While law doesn't always win disputes involving elections in Ukraine, it does set a deadline (of sorts) for dismissing the Rada.

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