Zelenskyy Nominates Svyrydenko in Cabinet Reshuffle

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has initiated a major cabinet reshuffle, nominating First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko as the new prime minister, replacing Denys Shmyhal, who is expected to become defense minister. Svyrydenko is recognized for her management of the wartime economy and international negotiations, including a key minerals deal with the United States. If approved by parliament, she would become the country's second female prime minister. The changes come as Ukraine faces Russian aggression, economic pressures, and aims for European Union integration. Shmyhal, Ukraine’s longest-serving head of government since independence, is expected to focus on defense needs. The reshuffle coincides with renewed Western military aid and increased sanctions on Russia.