Ukraine, Cabinet of Ministers and government reshuffle
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President Zelensky of Ukraine announced his intention to replace Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal with Yulia Svyrydenko, the current first deputy PM. This
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a major reshuffle in his government. Yulia Svyrydenko is the new prime minister, outgoing PM Denys Shmyhal takes over defence, and he has nominated Olga Stefanishyna as the new US ambassador.
The reshuffle of Ukraine’s government has been widely seen as a bid to boost relations with Trump. Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, who was key in striking a mineral deal with the U.S. in May, was appointed as the new Prime Minister on Thursday.
A shake-up in Zelensky’s government The first major political upheaval in Ukraine since the start of the war raised alarm bells among anti-corruption activists and political analysts about how ...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky demanded quick results from his new top team after the biggest government reshuffle since Russia invaded his country in 2022.
Mr. Zelensky’s plans for a shake-up come after months of bloody, inconclusive fighting that have taken a toll on the nation’s mood, and dented his own popularity ratings.
MOSCOW — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky led a major government shake-up Wednesday, ousting his prime minister and several other cabinet members less than a year in office. The reshuffle ...