KIEV, Dec. 7 (Xinhuanet) -- Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma has appointed First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Azarov acting Prime Minister, the Itar-Tass news agency reported on Tuesday.

    The decision was taken in connection with an earlier decree, whereby Kuchma granted a vacation to Prime Minister Victor Yanukovich, who is conducting a presidential campaign, Kuchma press service was quoted as saying. Enditem