Hroysman's government won't tolerate corruption:
Ukraine's newly approved prime minister, Volodymyr Hroysman, has told parliament a government led by him will not tolerate corruption and will look to strengthen ties with Europe.
He addressed the lawmakers on April 14 ahead of a vote on his nomination.
"I understand the threats that face us. In particular I would like to highlight three threats -- corruption, ineffective governance and populism, which do not pose less of a threat than the enemy in eastern Ukraine," Hroysman said, referring to the Russia-backed separatist rising.
Earlier, President Petro Poroshenko told parliament that fighting corruption was crucial to improving the investment climate in Ukraine.
Poroshenko also said the new government would continue Ukraine's policy of closer integration with Europe.
Outgoing Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk earlier this week submitted his resignation after weeks of pressure for him to step down.
Yatsenyuk's cabinet survived a no-confidence vote in February, but two parties left the governing coalition to protest the failure to oust the prime minister, who was under fire over the worsening economy and slow pace of reforms. (Interfax, Reuters)