Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he has proposed replacing Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko as part of a broader government reshuffle. Several outlets report that Zelensky frames the changes as necessary to implement an “updated political strategy.” In public remarks on social media, Zelensky expresses gratitude to Svyrydenko for what he describes as her steady and effective work as prime minister and says he has offered her an opportunity to lead a new and important role involving relations with a key partner. Sources also say Zelensky expects corresponding changes to be made with lawmakers, though he does not provide the name of her successor. The outgoing prime minister is reported to acknowledge her work in office and to say she remains available to serve the Ukrainian state. One outlet further reports that Zelensky indicates there will also be changes among the heads of law-enforcement agencies, but details are limited. Opposition commentary suggests she could move into a diplomatic role, but no official appointment is confirmed in the reports.
Zelensky proposes replacing Prime Minister Svyrydenko in government reshuffle
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he has proposed replacing Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko as part of a broader government reshuffle. Several outlets report that Zelensky frames the change...
- Volodymyr Zelensky proposes replacing Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko as part of a government reshuffle.
- Zelensky says the reshuffle is aimed at implementing an updated political strategy.
- Zelensky expects lawmakers to make the corresponding government changes, but he does not name a successor.
- Svyrydenko says she is proud of her work and remains ready to serve the Ukrainian state.
- Reports also indicate changes may extend to heads of law-enforcement agencies, though details are limited.
KYIV — Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday he had proposed replacing Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. "I am grateful to Yulia for her clear, steady, and effective work as Prime Minister, for her years of productive service on Ukraine's team, and I have offered her the opportunity to lead a new and important area of relations with a key partner," Zelenskyy said on X. "I expect that, together with MPs, we will make the corresponding changes in the Government of Ukraine," he added. Zelenskyy said the government changes were needed to "ensure the implementation of an updated political strategy," but gave no further details. Svyrydenko was appointed in July 2025. Zelenskyy did not specify Svyrydenko's new position or the name of her successor, but added that there would also be changes among the heads of law enforcement agencies. Opposition lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak said Svyrydenko was likely to take up the post of ambassador to the United States. "That means she will leave the post of prime minister and the entire government will be reshuffled," Zhelezniak said on Telegr
53 minutes agoOutgoing PM Yuliia Svyrydenko said she was proud of her work in office and that she remained "ready to serve the Ukrainian state."
59 minutes agoUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday he had proposed replacing Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko as part of a broader government reshuffle aimed at implementing an "updated political strategy".
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