Amidst the Russia-Ukraine War, President Zelensky Makes Major Political Changes: Yulia Svyrydenko Nominated as Prime Minister, Current PM Denys Shmyhal to Become Defence Minister.
Ukraine: In the midst of the ongoing war with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made significant changes in the government, nominating First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko as the country's new Prime Minister. Meanwhile, current Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has been appointed as Defence Minister. This step has been taken with the aim of boosting economic strength and promoting domestic weapons production.
Major Changes in Government
Amidst the ongoing war with Russia, which has lasted for more than three years, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a significant political change. He has nominated Yulia Svyrydenko as Ukraine's new Prime Minister. She currently serves as the country's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy.
Current Prime Minister to Get Defence Ministry
Zelenskyy has decided to bring Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal into a new role. He will now be made the Defence Minister. The objective behind this change is to strengthen Ukraine's military and economic strategy. This nomination has now been sent to the parliament, where it awaits final approval.
Focus on Economic Reforms and Weapons Production
President Zelenskyy stated that this decision was taken with the aim of further improving Ukraine's economic capabilities and increasing the domestic production of weapons. He said that the country's current needs are not limited to defence alone, but also require a b strategy on the economic front.
Nominations Sent to the Ukrainian Parliament
The changes made for important positions like Prime Minister and Defence Minister still require approval from the parliament. However, the Zelenskyy government enjoys support in the parliament, so there is no possibility of major opposition to this reshuffle.
Decision Taken Amidst Diplomatic Efforts
This change has been made at a time when Ukraine is making international diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia. As part of this, President Zelenskyy also expressed his gratitude to former US President Donald Trump for his support to Ukraine by speaking to him on the phone.
Who is Yulia Svyrydenko?
Yulia Svyrydenko is a well-known economist and has been serving as the First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine since 2021. Recently, she played a key role in a significant mineral agreement with the United States. Yulia has the image of a b and policy-clear politician who has a deep understanding of economic matters.
Denys Shmyhal's New Role
Denys Shmyhal has been the Prime Minister of Ukraine since March 2020 and has made many difficult decisions during the war. He is now being given command of the Defence Ministry so that his experience can be better utilized in military strategies and weapons management.
