Overview

• Ioulia Svyrydenko was confirmed by the Rada to lead a new cabinet focused on boosting Ukraine’s economy and expanding weapons manufacturing.
• Former prime minister Denys Chmygal will assume the defense portfolio to oversee military operations and procurement.
• Outgoing economy minister Olga Stefanichyna was named ambassador to the United States, pending formal approval from Washington.
• Svitlana Gryntchouk took charge of the energy ministry as Russia intensifies air strikes on Ukraine’s power infrastructure.
• Opposition lawmakers warn the reshuffle centralizes authority in the presidential administration and strengthens Andriy Yermak’s influence.