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Euractiv
3 days ago
- Business
- Euractiv
Ukraine's Zelenskyy proposes new prime minister, defence minister in major reshuffle
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday proposed a new prime minister and defence minister, part of a major cabinet reshuffle he said would "renew" the government more than three years into Russia's invasion. Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko will become prime minister, Zelenskyy said, while incumbent prime minister Denys Shmygal is expected to replace Defence Minister Rustem Umerov. The shakeup, the biggest since the war began, comes after months of setbacks for Ukraine on the battlefield and escalating Russian aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities. "I have proposed that Yulia Svyrydenko lead the government of Ukraine and significantly renew its work," Zelenskyy wrote on social media. "I look forward to the presentation of the new government's action plan in the near future," he added. In a later evening address, Zelenskyy announced Shmygal would become the defence minister. "Denys Shmygal's vast experience will certainly be useful in the position of Minister of Defence of Ukraine," he added later, without providing further detail. Svyrydenko, 39, gained prominence this year for helping broker a minerals deal with the United States that nearly derailed ties between Kyiv and its most important military ally. Shmygal, 49, had served as prime minister since 2020, steering the Ukrainian government through the COVID-19 pandemic and the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. 'People are exhausted' Shortly after Zelenskyy's announcement, Svyrydenko said Ukraine faced a "crucial time" and listed her priorities as "strengthening" Ukraine's economy, expanding domestic support programmes and scaling up weapons production. Ukraine's economy has been decimated by the Russian invasion, and Kyiv is reliant on tens of billions of dollars in annual support from Western countries to stay afloat. Both cabinet appointments will require approval by parliament, which has largely coalesced around Zelenskyy since the invasion and is unlikely to vote against him. "The government needs a change because people are exhausted," said Tymofiy Mylovanov, a former economy minister who worked with Svyrydenko. Mylovanov, who now heads the Kyiv School of Economics, said the changes would likely bring "a sort of freshness" after three and a half years of war. Zelenskyy said last week he was also considering naming Umerov as Ukraine's ambassador to Washington. Zelenskyy met with Umerov over the weekend, after which he said that "Ukraine needs more positive dynamics in relations with the United States and at the same time new steps in managing the defence sector of our state." The appointments come at a pivotal moment in the three-year conflict. Direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine on ending the fighting have stalled, while the United States announced earlier that it would boost military support for Kyiv in a major about-turn. (mm)
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'To renew govt's work': Zelenskyy appoints new Ukraine PM, defence minister; biggest reshuffle since Russia war began
Volodymyr Zelenskyy (File photo) Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday carried out the biggest reshuffle in his government since the war with Russia began, as he announced the country's new prime minister and defence minister. Zelenskyy proposed Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko to succeed Prime Minister Denys Shmygal, who will now lead the defence ministry. "I have proposed that Yulia Svyrydenko lead the government of Ukraine and significantly renew its work. I look forward to the presentation of the new government's action plan in the near future," the Ukrainian leader wrote on social media. In an address later in the day, he announced that Shmygal will be the defence minister. "Denys Shmygal's vast experience will certainly be useful in the position of Minister of Defence of Ukraine," Zelenskyy said, without providing further detail. Svyrydenko, 39, gained prominence this year for helping broker a minerals deal with the United States, while Shmygal, 49, had served as prime minister since 2020, steering the Ukrainian government through the Covid-19 pandemic and the start of the Russia war in February 2022. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Shortly after she was announced as the new prime minister, Svyrydenko noted that Ukraine faces a "crucial time" and listed her priorities as "strengthening" the war-hit nation's economy, expanding domestic support programmes and scaling up weapons production. Meanwhile, Rustem Umerov, the outgoing defence minister, is expected to be Kyiv's ambassador to Washington D.C. The appointments come at a pivotal moment in the three-year conflict. Direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine on ending the fighting have stalled, while the United States announced earlier that it would boost military support for Kyiv in a major reversal by Donald Trump of his predecessor Joe Biden's policy.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Zelensky proposes new PM, defence minister for Ukraine in major reshuffle
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday proposed a new prime minister and defence minister, part of a major cabinet reshuffle he said would "renew" government more than three years into Russia's invasion. Economy minister Yulia Svyrydenko will become prime minister, Zelensky said, while incumbent prime minister Denys Shmygal is expected to replace defence minister Rustem Umerov. The shakeup, the biggest since the war began, comes after months of setbacks for Ukraine on the battlefield and escalating Russian aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities. "I have proposed that Yulia Svyrydenko lead the government of Ukraine and significantly renew its work," Zelensky wrote on social media. "I look forward to the presentation of the new government's action plan in the near future," he added. Live Events In a later evening address, Zelensky announced Shmygal would become defence minister. "Denys Shmygal's vast experience will certainly be useful in the position of Minister of Defence of Ukraine," he added later, without providing further detail. Svyrydenko, 39, gained prominence this year for helping broker a minerals deal with the United States that nearly derailed ties between Kyiv and its most important military ally. Shmygal, 49, had served as prime minister since 2020, steering the Ukrainian government through the COVID-19 pandemic and the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. 'People are exhausted' Shortly after Zelensky's announcement, Svyrydenko said Ukraine faced a "crucial time" and listed her priorities as "strengthening" Ukraine's economy, expanding domestic support programmes and scaling up weapons production. Ukraine's economy has been decimated by the Russian invasion, and Kyiv is reliant on tens of billions of dollars in annual support from Western countries to stay afloat. Both cabinet appointments will require approval by parliament, which has largely coalesced around Zelensky since the invasion and is unlikely to vote against him. "The government needs a change because people are exhausted," said Tymofiy Mylovanov, a former economy minister who worked with Svyrydenko. Mylovanov, who now heads the Kyiv School of Economics , said the changes would likely bring "a sort of freshness" after three and a half years of war. Zelensky said last week he was also considering naming Defence Minister Rustem Umerov as Ukraine's ambassador to Washington. Zelensky met with Umerov over the weekend, after which he said that "Ukraine needs more positive dynamics in relations with the United States and at the same time new steps in managing the defence sector of our state." The appointments come at a pivotal moment in the three-year conflict. Direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine on ending the fighting have stalled, while the United States announced earlier that it would boost military support for Kyiv in a major about-turn.
NDTV
4 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Ukraine's Zelensky Proposes New PM, Defence Minister In Major Reshuffle
Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday proposed a new prime minister and defence minister, part of a major cabinet reshuffle he said would "renew" government more than three years into Russia's invasion. Economy minister Yulia Svyrydenko will become prime minister, Zelensky said, while incumbent prime minister Denys Shmygal is expected to replace defence minister Rustem Umerov. The shakeup, the biggest since the war began, comes after months of setbacks for Ukraine on the battlefield and escalating Russian aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities. "I have proposed that Yulia Svyrydenko lead the government of Ukraine and significantly renew its work," Zelensky wrote on social media. "I look forward to the presentation of the new government's action plan in the near future," he added. In a later evening address, Zelensky announced Shmygal would become defence minister. "Denys Shmygal's vast experience will certainly be useful in the position of Minister of Defence of Ukraine," he added later, without providing further detail. Svyrydenko, 39, gained prominence this year for helping broker a minerals deal with the United States that nearly derailed ties between Kyiv and its most important military ally. Shmygal, 49, had served as prime minister since 2020, steering the Ukrainian government through the COVID-19 pandemic and the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. - 'People are exhausted' - Shortly after Zelensky's announcement, Svyrydenko said Ukraine faced a "crucial time" and listed her priorities as "strengthening" Ukraine's economy, expanding domestic support programmes and scaling up weapons production. Ukraine's economy has been decimated by the Russian invasion, and Kyiv is reliant on tens of billions of dollars in annual support from Western countries to stay afloat. Both cabinet appointments will require approval by parliament, which has largely coalesced around Zelensky since the invasion and is unlikely to vote against him. "The government needs a change because people are exhausted," said Tymofiy Mylovanov, a former economy minister who worked with Svyrydenko. Mylovanov, who now heads the Kyiv School of Economics, said the changes would likely bring "a sort of freshness" after three and a half years of war. Zelensky said last week he was also considering naming Defence Minister Rustem Umerov as Ukraine's ambassador to Washington. Zelensky met with Umerov over the weekend, after which he said that "Ukraine needs more positive dynamics in relations with the United States and at the same time new steps in managing the defence sector of our state." The appointments come at a pivotal moment in the three-year conflict. Direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine on ending the fighting have stalled, while the United States announced earlier that it would boost military support for Kyiv in a major about-turn.
Nahar Net
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Trump says Putin 'very nice' but talks 'a lot of bullshit' on Ukraine
by Naharnet Newsdesk 09 July 2025, 12:06 U.S. President Donald Trump has lashed out at his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over peace talks in Ukraine, as he hinted at interest in placing fresh sanctions on Moscow. "We get a lot of bullshit thrown at us by Putin if you want to know the truth. He's very nice all the time, but it turns out to be meaningless," he told reporters Tuesday during a cabinet meeting at the White House. Asked about his interest in a bill proposed by the Senate for further sanctions on Russia, Trump said: "I'm looking at it very strongly." - Zelensky says Ukraine to 'intensify' air defence talks with US - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that Ukraine will "intensify" talks with the United States on air defense after President Donald Trump announced that Washington would send additional weapons to Kyiv. "Today, I instructed the Minister of Defence of Ukraine and the Chief of the General Staff to intensify all contacts with the American side," Zelensky said in his daily address. "We now have the necessary political statements and decisions, and they must be implemented as soon as possible to protect our people and our positions. This primarily concerns air defense," he added.
