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Zelensky Nominates Swyrydenko as Ukraine’s Prime Minister

Her expected confirmation sets the stage for a government overhaul aimed at boosting economic growth, ramping up weapons manufacturing, strengthening citizen aid, strengthening ties with Western partners

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Der ukrainische Präsident Selenskyj und die amtierende ukrainische Wirtschaftsministerin Julia Swyrydenko.
Die Werchowna Rada, das ukrainische Parlament

Overview

  • President Zelensky formally nominated Deputy Prime Minister Julia Swyrydenko on July 14, 2025, to succeed Denys Schmyhal as prime minister, subject to a parliamentary vote.
  • The Servant of the People party’s majority in the Verkhovna Rada makes Swyrydenko’s confirmation likely to proceed quickly.
  • Swyrydenko has outlined an action plan focused on economic stimulus, expanded social assistance and a major increase in domestic arms production.
  • Additional cabinet changes under discussion include appointing Defense Minister Rustem Umerow as ambassador to Washington and reassigning Denys Schmyhal to a new ministerial post.
  • The reshuffle is intended to enhance government efficiency and align Ukraine’s leadership more closely with US defense pledges and mineral resource agreements.