Ukraine's President Viktor Yanukovich is set to return to work on Monday after a period of sick leave, a statement on the presidential website said. Thousands of anti-government protesters have gathered in central Kiev to demand his resignation.
Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovich has accepted the resignation of prime minister Mykola Azarov and his cabinet.
Earlier, Mr Azarov had offered his resignation in the hope that a peaceful settlement can be found to end the unrest in the country.
The president has ordered all ministers in the outgoing government to stay on as acting ministers until a new cabinet is formed.
Ukraine has experienced difficult days before but few have been so complex or so pivotal.
The Ukrainian government says it is is ready to use all tools available to restore order if violence and unrest continues.
These are difficult days for Ukraine, a country edging toward its second revolution in a decade.