Amman, July 14 (Petra) - The Ukrainian parliament approved the resignation of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and her entire cabinet on Tuesday, with 258 lawmakers voting in favor.

The parliament is expected to vote on a new government on July 16, according to state news agency Ukrinform.

In the interim, First Deputy Prime Minister and former premier Denys Shmyhal will serve as acting prime minister.

//Petra// HA