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Ukraine has announced its most significant government reshuffle since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022.
Here are five key government changes in Ukraine:
• Yulia Svyrydenko appointed as the new prime minister — Ukraine’s economy minister and key U.S. mineral deal negotiator becomes the country’s first new head of government since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022
• Denys Shmyhal moves from prime minister to defense minister — The longest-serving head of government in Ukraine’s history transitions to lead the defense ministry, which commands one of the largest budgets due to the ongoing war
• Rustem Umerov replaced as defense minister — Despite his international role, Umerov’s tenure was marked by internal turbulence and persistent dysfunction in Ukraine’s defense procurement system
• Cabinet reshuffle initiated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — A broader reorganization of top government positions aimed at energizing the war-weary nation and boosting domestic weapons production
• Focus shifts to domestic weapons production and drone contracting — The government restructuring emphasizes increasing domestic weapons manufacturing and fully contracting all types of drones for Ukraine’s defense forces over the next six months
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