Zelenskyy appoints new PM, defence minister; biggest reshuffle since Russia war began
Tuesday, 15 July 2025 () President Zelenskyy of Ukraine has initiated a significant government reshuffle, appointing Yulia Svyrydenko as the new prime minister, succeeding Denys Shmygal, who will now take on the role of defence minister. This strategic move comes at a crucial juncture in the ongoing conflict, with the aim of bolstering the nation's economy and scaling up weapons production.
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Zelenskyy names Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko as Ukraine's new PM
Svyrydenko has a background as an economist and has held several positions in the Ukrainian government, including Minister..
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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... Upworthy