Executive Branch
| Office | Name | Party | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Viktor Yanukovych | Party of Regions | 25 February 2010 |
| Prime Minister | Mykola Azarov | Party of Regions | 11 March 2010 |
The president is elected by popular vote for a five-year term. The President nominates the Prime Minister, who must be confirmed by parliament. The Prime-minister and cabinet are de jure appointed by the Parliament on submission of the President and Prime Minister respectively. Pursuant to Article 114 of the Constitution of Ukraine.
A large share of the current top officials in the executive branch and majority parliament coalition are from East Ukraine, most notably from Donetsk Oblast.
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