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Daily Tribune
19 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Zelensky wants economy minister as new Ukraine PM in shakeup
AFP | Kyiv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that he was recommending economy minister Yulia Svyrydenko become prime minister in a significant political shakeup for the war-scarred country. The announcement could herald a wider reshuffle in the government, three years and half into the Russian invasion. "I have proposed that Yuliia Svyrydenko lead the government of Ukraine and significantly renew its work," Zelensky wrote on social media, posting a picture of the two. "I look forward to the presentation of the new government's action plan in the near future," Zelensky added. Svyrydenko, 39, gained prominence this year during fraught negotiations around a rare minerals deal with the United States that nearly derailed ties between Kyiv and its most important military ally. If the change is approved, she would replace Denys Shmygal, who became prime minister in 2020, in pre-war times. "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 is also considering naming Defence Minister Rustem Umerov as Ukraine's ambassador to Washington, he said at a press conference last week. 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 defense sector of our state." Svyrydenko, who is also a deputy prime minister, was appointed to manage Ukraine's struggling economy months before the Kremlin launched its full-scale assault in February 2022.
Euractiv
20 hours 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
a day 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.
Qatar Tribune
a day ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Zelensky seeks shakeup with new PM
Agencies Kiev Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that he was recommending economy minister Yulia Svyrydenko become prime minister in a significant political shakeup for the war-scarred country. The announcement is likely to herald a broad government reshuffle, more than three years after Russia launched its invasion that has cost tens of thousands of lives. 'I have proposed that Yuliia Svyrydenko lead the government of Ukraine and significantly renew its work,' Zelensky wrote on social media, posting a picture of the two. 'I look forward to the presentation of the new government's action plan in the near future,' Zelensky added. Svyrydenko, 39, gained prominence this year during fraught negotiations around a rare minerals deal with the United States that nearly derailed ties between Kyiv and its most important military ally. Shortly after Zelensky's announcement, she 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. If the change is approved, Svyrydenko would replace Denys Shmygal, who became prime minister in 2020, before the war. '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 is 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 defense sector of our state.' Svyrydenko, who is also a deputy prime minister, was appointed to manage Ukraine's struggling economy months before the Kremlin launched its full-scale assault in February 2022. Her appointment as prime minister will require approval by parliament, which has largely united around Zelensky since the invasion and is unlikely to vote against him.
NDTV
a day 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.
