19 February 2016, 15:09
In his concluding speech on Friday, First Deputy Chairperson of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Andrii Parubii said: "Now, the coalition has over 226 votes. The coalition exists and continues its work," Parubii said.
He also noted that in case the coalition splits, the Chairperson of the Verkhovna Rada has to make respective official announcement. "Thus, the coalition continues its existence, and the Parliament goes on working," Parubii said.
After this statement he closed the plenary meeting of the Parliament and informed that the next meeting would take place on March 15, 2016.