Zelensky Proposes Major Cabinet Restructuring Amid War Challenges in Ukraine

Tue Jul 15 2025 03:57:20 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Zelensky Proposes Major Cabinet Restructuring Amid War Challenges in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky aims for a government shake-up to address recent military setbacks and rising public discontent.


In a significant announcement, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine declared on Monday his intention to replace the current prime minister as the nation grapples with ongoing war challenges. He proposed Yulia Svyrydenko, the first deputy prime minister and a prominent figure in U.S.-Ukraine natural resources negotiations, as the new prime minister, succeeding Denys Shmyhal. This decision marks the most substantial governmental shift since the commencement of the Russian invasion over three years ago and awaits parliamentary approval, which seems likely as Zelensky's party holds a commanding majority.

Zelensky emphasized his desire to "renew" government operations amid an escalating wave of Russian drone and missile assaults, coupled with a downturn in public sentiment regarding the war. Polls indicate a growing sense of pessimism among Ukrainians about the conflict’s outcome, contrasting sharply with the early optimism that characterized the onset of hostilities. Critics of Zelensky assert that appointing Svyrydenko—a loyalist—merely serves to tighten the president's grip on power rather than facilitate genuine change. There have been rising allegations of misusing martial law, particularly following the controversial replacement of certain elected officials with military leaders.

In his statement, Zelensky highlighted discussions with Svyrydenko about enhancing domestic arms production and strengthening the social safety net, both pivotal for sustaining Ukraine's war efforts. While the prime minister traditionally holds wide-ranging domestic powers, Zelensky's party has maintained aligned leadership in the past, which raises questions about the true implications of this reshuffle. The parliament is scheduled to convene soon, although the timing for a vote remains uncertain.

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