There have been various developments in Ukraine.

At the end of last year, President Viktor Yanukovych reshuffled his government, decreasing the number of ministers. There is a report here.

In February the constitution was amended. The reform concerned the dates on the next elections. This issue was under debate following the controversial return to the previous constitution. Parliamentary elections are scheduled for October 2012 and presidential elections for March 2015.

Finally, President Yanukovych has issued a decree “On Supporting the Initiative to Establish the Constitutional Assembly”. There is a report here. The Constitutional Assembly will propose constitutional reforms to the president.