Yulia Svyrydenko Nominated as PM, Shmyhal to Lead Defence

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a major government reshuffle amid Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia

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Zelenskyy nominated First Deputy PM Yulia Svyrydenko to lead a new government. If approved, she’ll become Ukraine’s first female PM in wartime

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Current PM Denys Shmyhal has been tapped to lead the Defence Ministry—a critical post during war

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The proposed nominations must be approved by Ukraine’s Parliament before they take effect

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Zelenskyy said the changes are needed to strengthen Ukraine’s war leadership and prepare for a long fight

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A key economic policymaker, Svyrydenko has served as Deputy PM and Minister of Economy since 2021

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Shmyhal, who has led Ukraine’s government since 2020, would now be responsible for leading the defense front

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The reshuffle is part of Ukraine’s push to align its military and political leadership more closely

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