Ukraine's acting President Olexander Turchynov and PM-designate Arseniy Yatsenyuk have warned of the need for "unpopular" steps to help restore the country's economy and politics.
Mr Yatsenyuk told the BBC the central challenge for the newly named government was to “stabilise” Ukraine.
Ukrainian MPs are expected to vote later on the new cabinet line up.
Meanwhile, reports suggest that official buildings in Crimea have been seized by a pro-Russian faction.
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