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DiasporaPublished: 14 July 2026 at 03:37

Ukraine Government Reshuffle: PM Sviridenko Resigns, Successor Sought

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced a change in political strategy, requesting Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko to step down. She has agreed, and several potential candidates for the new prime minister have been mentioned in Ukrainian media.

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Ukraine is set for a significant government reshuffle. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced at the end of last week that the country is changing its political strategy, necessitating a reorganization of the current government. He asked the incumbent Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko to resign, and she has agreed.

Ukrainian media have already named several potential candidates for the prime minister post. While an official list has not been confirmed, the media are discussing various individuals with experience in politics or economics. The exact pool of candidates and their suitability for the new strategy remain unclear.

These changes come as Ukraine continues its war effort and seeks ways to strengthen governance and international relations. The choice of a new prime minister will be a crucial step in implementing this strategy.

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