it's creating more uncertaintiy. peter sharp has this report. >> reporter: he was one of a new breed of ukranian politicians forged in the fires of the maydan protests. arseniy yatsenyuk filled a key role in enlist ing support across europe and america. and to former president viktor yanukovych. on thursday, after 147 days in office, the prime minister resigned. frustrated at the failure of passing an amendment to the budget that would have provided funds for the army fighting pro-russian separatists in the east. >> how am i going to pay the army salaries tomorrow. how can i find fuel for armoured vehicles and how do i compensate the families of the fallen. >> the mood has been grim since the downing of the airliner a week ago. now shock at the loss of an admired political leader. >> i wasn't a big fan at first, i would see how he works and would back him again. >> i was shocked and hope he reconsiders his decision. he shouldn't have done this. who will take his place. >> reporter: he served four months in government