Ukraine's PM Svyrydenko Resigns in Zelenskiy's Latest Reshuffle
- On Tuesday, July 14, Ukraine's parliament accepted Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko's resignation after one year in office at the request of President Volodymyr Zelensky, despite some lawmakers expressing unease about the abrupt change.
- The reshuffle follows the downfall of President's Office Head Andriy Yermak, creating a political vacuum. Lawmakers argue the government now needs a prime minister willing to take responsibility rather than wait for guidance from leadership.
- Several lawmakers identified Naftogaz CEO Serhii Koretskyi as the likely successor, citing his reputation as an effective manager capable of operating independently from the President's Office. Koretskyi has reportedly accepted the president's offer to lead the next government.
- Zelensky's July 12 statement that each foreign policy direction would be overseen by experienced individuals fueled speculation Svyrydenko would become Ukraine's next ambassador to the U.S., though she has not yet formally agreed to the position.
- Preparing for a difficult winter remains the primary challenge for the incoming administration, as Russia is expected to intensify attacks on Ukraine's electric grid and gas system, threatening the wartime economy.
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Ukraine's PM Svyrydenko resigns in Zelenskiy's latest reshuffle
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Ukrainian Prime Minister Iulia Svídenko officially resigned on Tuesday, receiving Parliament's approval, as part of a government reshuffle called for by President Volodimir Zelenski, reports AFP. "The resolution approving the resignation of Iulia Svídenko was adopted, announced the Supreme Rada (Ukrainian Parliament) on its website. Announced Sunday by Zelenski as part of a "new political strategy, without further details, ...
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