Ukrainian Prime Minister Svyrydenko dismissed from office

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Tuesday, July 17, voted 258 in favor and 1 against to dismiss Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. The current government will continue to perform its duties until a new cabinet is approved.

Svyrydenko led the government for almost a year – she was confirmed in office on July 17 last year. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has not yet proposed a candidate for the prime minister post.

Earlier on Sunday, Zelensky announced upcoming cabinet changes, stating that Svyrydenko would receive a new position. The president emphasized the need to change political strategy and make personnel changes.