Ukrajinski parlament prihvaća ostavku premijera Svyrydenka

Ukraine’s parliament approved the resignation of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko on Monday, following a decision by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reshuffle his cabinet. The move comes amid ongoing efforts to restructure the government, with Zelenskyy having informed Svyrydenko over the weekend that he intended to ask her to step down. In her farewell address, Svyrydenko expressed gratitude for the support she received during her tenure, emphasizing that she believed results were the most critical measure of success. Zelenskyy did not immediately name a successor for Svyrydenko, though reports suggest that Serhii Koretskyi, the chief executive officer of Ukraine’s largest national oil and gas company, Naftogaz, might be considered for the position. This speculation comes from unnamed sources cited by The Kyiv Independent. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy stated on social media that he had reached an agreement with Svyrydenko regarding the need for a cabinet reshuffle. He noted that she had been given the opportunity to lead “a new and important area of relations with a key partner,” prompting speculation in Ukrainian media that she might be appointed as the country’s next ambassador to the United States. However, such an appointment has yet to be officially confirmed. Svyrydenko, who previously held the post of economy minister, assumed the role of prime minister in July 2025 at the age of 39. Her appointment followed her pivotal involvement in negotiating a mineral agreement between Ukraine and the United States, which many viewed as a strategic effort to align American interests more closely with Ukraine’s national security objectives. Her tenure as prime minister was marked by a focus on economic reforms and international partnerships, particularly with Western allies. Following Svyrydenko’s resignation, Taras Kachka, Ukraine’s deputy prime minister responsible for European integration, emphasized that the government restructuring would not interfere with the nation’s ongoing efforts to integrate with the European Union. Speaking in Brussels ahead of the formal launch of a second chapter of accession negotiations with the EU, Kachka stressed that maintaining progress in these talks remained an absolute priority for the Ukrainian government. The upcoming negotiations cover external relations and are part of a broader process aimed at deepening Ukraine’s ties with Europe. The timing of the cabinet reshuffle appears to coincide with a period of heightened political activity both domestically and internationally. With Ukraine continuing its defense against Russian aggression, the government faces mounting pressure to demonstrate effective leadership and coordination among its institutions. The departure of Svyrydenko, one of the younger members of the cabinet, raises questions about how the transition will impact policy continuity, especially in areas related to economic strategy and foreign affairs. Speculation surrounding potential replacements for Svyrydenko has already begun circulating within political circles. While no official announcement has been made, the possibility of appointing someone from the private sector, such as Koretskyi, could signal a shift toward incorporating business expertise into high-level governance. Such a move might reflect broader trends in Ukrainian politics, where figures with experience in industry and commerce are increasingly being considered for influential roles. As the new cabinet takes shape, attention will remain focused on whether the changes will enhance or complicate Ukraine’s ability to manage its domestic challenges while advancing its geopolitical goals. With the EU accession process progressing and military operations continuing, the selection of Svyrydenko’s successor will likely be scrutinized closely by both local and international observers. The government has yet to provide further details about the composition of the incoming administration.