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Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has said he doesn't rule out that the national budget for 2012 maybe reviewed in the second quarter this year.

"We’ve agreed we’ll review the existing budget most likely after the first quarter," he said on Friday at a meeting with candidates running for the posts of district administration heads.

According to the president, he has several issues in the budget he cannot agree to. However, he said, the budget has to be fulfilled.

"You have to see that budget as the one that has to be fulfilled. And all the issues that crop up will be resolved through that budget," he added.

The president said in particular that representatives of both the central and local authorities should do their best to develop social infrastructure in the regions in 2012.

You should complete socially [important] facilities – hospitals, schools, kindergartens, and repair some housing and utilities facilities," he said.