Ukraine Government Shakeup
Zelenskyy announces a leadership overhaul as Ukraine’s prime minister resigns.
July 12, 2026 · Updated Jul 12, 8:42pm ET
The GuardianUkraine war briefing: Zelenskyy replaces PM and flags law enforcement overhaul
CBS NewsUkraine's prime minister resigns, as Zelenskyy says country "is changing its political strategy"
Washington TimesUkrainian prime minister to step down as Zelenskyy announces government reshuffle
Associated PressUkraine's prime minister steps down as Zelenskyy announces government reshuffle
Epoch TimesUkraine’s Prime Minister Steps Down as Zelenskyy Reveals Leadership Changes
SemaforUkraine pursues a government shakeup
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What happened
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko
Yulia SvyrydenkoUkrainian politician, Former Prime Minister of Ukraine resigned Sunday as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a government reshuffle, ending her year as head of government. Zelenskyy said he had offered Svyrydenko a new senior role and framed the changes as part of a shift in Ukraine’s political strategy. He said the reorganization would focus on U.S. security cooperation, EU accession, faster weapons deliveries and stronger diplomatic ties. Zelenskyy also signaled changes in top law enforcement agencies, while lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak
Yaroslav ZhelezniakUkrainian politician said Svyrydenko was likely to become ambassador to the United States.
Ukraine Leadership Shakeup
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