Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko Resigns

Yulia Svyrydenko has been dismissed from her post as prime minister after Ukraine’s parliament approved the decision today, according to the parliamentary session. Media outlets report that 258 members of Ukraine’s parliament voted in favour of dismissing the head of government, while one voted against. Five other members abstained and 47 did not vote.

Svyrydenko’s dismissal

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans to reorganise the cabinet of ministers. He has offered Svyrydenko a new position, but did not provide details. In her statement, she confirmed her resignation and her willingness to continue working in the new role. It is likely to be the position of Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States.

The prime minister’s resignation also means the resignation of the government. Therefore, following the appointment of a new prime minister, Ukraine’s parliament must reappoint the ministers. Among the candidates mentioned to lead the government are former prime minister and current Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal, Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov, and Serhii Koretsky, chief executive of the state-owned company Naftogaz.