US EditionZelensky Taps Yulia Svyrydenko to Lead New Ukrainian Cabinet
UKRAINE, JUL 14 – President Zelenskyy nominates Yulia Svyrydenko to lead Ukraine's government amid war, aiming to boost economy, weapons production, and secure Western support, officials said.
- On July 14, 2025, President Zelenskyy proposed Svyrydenko as prime minister, entrusting her with restructuring of government operations.
- With Ukraine three and a half years into the Russian invasion, Zelenskyy announced a transformation of the executive branch, setting the stage for a cabinet overhaul.
- In her role as First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Svyrydenko led negotiations with the US and European partners and headed defence-industrial development amid the ongoing war.
- Ukraine's parliament is expected to confirm her appointment as a formality, replacing Denys Shmyhal who served since 2020.
- Following their meeting, Zelenskyy expressed anticipation for the presentation of the new government's action plan in the near future, while Svyrydenko said Ukraine faced a `crucial time` with priorities including strengthening the economy, expanding support programs and scaling up weapons production.
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Preparing for the transition of power in Ukraine, Zelenskyy nominated Yulia Svyrydenko for the post of PM
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Yulia Svyrydenko embodies a new generation of political leaders guiding Ukraine through the tumults of war.
The measure would represent a major political revolution for Ukraine. Yulia Svyrydenko, who was already vice-president minister, was appointed Minister of the Economy a few months before the start of the Russian invasion in February 2022.
The current Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Yulia Svyrydenko, is set to become the new Ukrainian Prime Minister.
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