The move came after a day of turmoil in parliament.<br/> <br />Two parties in the majority coalition quitting its ranks - one of its leaders reportedly complaining that not enough was being done to counter Moscow's influence in the chamber.<br/> <br />Yatseniuk said there was little choice but for him to quit.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Ukrainian) UKRAINIAN PRIME MINISTER ARSENY YATSENIUK, SAYING:<br/> <br />"In the absence of a new coalition - and the current coalition has split - the government and the prime minister have to tender their resignation. I'm announcing my resignation because of the split of the coalition and blocking of government initiatives. Glory to Ukraine!"<br/> <br />Yatseniuk chided politicians for failing to pass laws on energy, and on the budget to increase financing for the army.<br/> <br />Reports say politicians and activists have complained that while Ukraine has a new president, it has yet to elect a new parliament since the toppling of pro-Russian leader Viktor Yanukovich in February - an
