Overview
- Parliament approved Koretsky as prime minister by a 289–318 vote on Thursday, July 16, making the Naftogaz director the head of the new government.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky picked Koretsky as a technocratic manager he called best prepared to fix energy problems and shore up winter readiness after a public announcement that drew EU attention.
- Koretsky, 48, built his career in the oil and gas sector, led Ukrnafta in 2022 and took charge of state energy group Naftogaz in 2025, and he told lawmakers he kept gas flowing through the toughest recent winter.
- Supporters praise his crisis-management record and reputation for clean governance, while critics warn his lack of political experience may hinder coalition-building and the delivery of complex repairs and logistics.
- The appointment follows a winter that left Ukraine with very low gas reserves and sustained Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, so Koretsky’s immediate tests will be rebuilding storage, protecting networks, and securing imports under international scrutiny.