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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a major government reshuffle on Sunday, signaling the replacement of Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko and changes at the top of several law enforcement agencies. Zelenskyy stated the overhaul is needed to implement the country's 'updated political strategy.' Under the new approach, experienced officials will oversee key foreign policy portfolios including relations with the US, EU accession, and ties with China. Domestic priorities include strengthening frontline regions, increasing weapons supplies, preparing for winter, and advancing reconstruction agreements. Svyrydenko, who replaced Denys Shmyhal in July 2025, will be offered a new role focusing on relations with a key partner. Cabinet reshuffles require parliamentary approval, though lawmakers have largely supported Zelenskyy since Russia's invasion.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans for a government reshuffle on Sunday, signaling the replacement of Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko and changes at the top of several law enforcement agencies.
"I am grateful to [Svyrydenko] for her clear, steady, and effective work… and I have offered her the opportunity to lead a new and important area of relations with a key partner," Zelenskyy said on X.
He stated that implementing the country's "updated political strategy" would require a government overhaul.
"I expect that, together with MPs, we will make the corresponding changes in the Government of Ukraine," Zelenskyy said, noting that there would also be changes among the heads of law enforcement agencies.
Foreign Policy and Domestic Priorities
Under the new approach, experienced officials would each oversee a key foreign policy portfolio, including:
- Relations with the United States and bilateral security cooperation
- The proposed European antiballistic project
- Ukraine's EU accession bid
- Ties with neighbouring countries
- Relations with the Middle East and Gulf
- Relations with China
On domestic policy, Zelenskyy said the government would prioritize:
- Strengthening frontline and border regions
- Increasing weapons supplies to the military
- Preparing for winter
- Accelerating the transformation of state-owned companies
- Advancing reconstruction agreements with international partners
Background
Svyrydenko replaced Denys Shmyhal as prime minister in July 2025 as part of a major wartime government overhaul. Cabinet reshuffles require parliamentary approval — although lawmakers have largely coalesced around Zelensky since Russia's invasion and do not typically block his agenda.
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