Major Shakeup in Ukraine: Prime Minister Resigns Amid Government Reshuffle
Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has resigned, marking a key step in a significant government reshuffle under President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Deputy Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko is tipped as the new leader. The changes occur amid ongoing war pressures and U.S.-Ukraine diplomatic maneuvers.
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In a pivotal moment for Ukraine, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has tendered his resignation, a move anticipated to instigate a major government reshuffle under President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Announced on Tuesday through a Telegram post, Shmyhal's exit signals impending adjustments at the highest echelons of Ukrainian leadership.
President Zelenskyy has proposed that 39-year-old Yuliia Svyrydenko, the current deputy prime minister and first female economy minister, replace Shmyhal. Svyrydenko has been instrumental in US-Ukraine negotiations and brings considerable experience in defense and economic recovery discussions.
The government changes come as Ukraine copes with heightened aggression from Russia and bolstered military efforts from the US, amid apprehensions regarding future U.S. support. Shmyhal may transition into the role of defense minister, freeing current minister Rustem Umerov for a potential diplomatic post in Washington.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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