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The party of Ukrainian President-elect Victor Yanukovych launched moves in parliament onFeb. 19to oust the government of Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, his rival who is contesting his election.

A draft resolution "on the responsibility of the government" was published on the parliament website by a deputy of Yanukovich’s Regions Party faction.

This formula normally marks the beginning of a process leading to a parliamentary vote of no confidence.