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Ukraine’s ruling party demands government’s reshuffle amid street protests seeking its ouster

KIEV, Ukraine – A member of Ukraine’s ruling party says they want a government reshuffle, as thousands of anti-government protesters occupying a central Kyiv square for weeks have demand its resignation and closer EU ties.

Lawmaker Hanna Herman told an internet TV channel Monday the Party of Regions has met with Prime Minister Mykola Azarov to ask for a “90 per cent” reshuffle of his government. Herman described the mood in the party as “very radical, very constructive.”

Thousands of Ukrainians have occupied the square since Dec. 1, after President Viktor Yanukovych’s decision to shun closer ties with the EU and move instead toward Moscow.

Yanukovych has been attempting to appease protesters in recent days, and has suspended two officials over their alleged role in violent dispersal of protests on Nov. 30.

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