Ukraine's Prime Minister Resigns As Zelenskyy Plans Cabinet Reshuffle

Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has resigned after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans to reshuffle the government. The president said the changes are aimed at strengthening the country's leadership as Ukraine continues the war with Russia and pursues European Union membership.

Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has announced her resignation after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed plans to reorganise the country's government.
Svyrydenko confirmed her decision in a Facebook post on Sunday, thanking members of her cabinet for their support during her time in office.
"I am proud to have had the honour of leading the government. Thank you to the entire government team for its work," she wrote.

ZELENSKYY CALLS FOR A
NEW CABINET

Earlier, President Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs a refreshed government to meet the country's current challenges.
He said he had discussed the planned changes with Svyrydenko and thanked her for her service.
According to the president, he has asked the outgoing prime minister to take on another important role within the government, although he did not provide further details.

NEW LEADERSHIP EXPECTED

Svyrydenko became Ukraine's prime minister on 17 July 2025, replacing Denys Shmyhal.
Following her resignation, Shmyhal, who currently serves as first deputy prime minister and energy minister, is expected to become acting prime minister until parliament approves a new government.
Zelenskyy has not announced who will permanently replace Svyrydenko.

GOVERNMENT FOCUSES ON KEY PRIORITIES

The president said the new cabinet will focus on advancing Ukraine's bid to join the European Union, strengthening security in border regions and improving the country's foreign policy.
He also indicated that different officials would be assigned to oversee specific areas of international relations.

PARLIAMENT TO APPROVE CHANGES

Ukraine's parliament must approve the proposed cabinet reshuffle before the new government can take office.
However, lawmakers have generally supported President Zelenskyy's administration since Russia's invasion of Ukraine and are not expected to block the proposed changes.
The government reshuffle comes as Ukraine continues to deal with the ongoing war while pursuing political, economic and institutional reforms.