Key Facts
• July 14, 2025: President Zelensky announced nomination of Yuliya Svyrydenko as next PM.
• Svyrydenko is currently First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy.
• She led negotiations on a U.S.-Ukraine mineral resource development agreement.
• Zelensky praised her leadership and discussed economic cooperation via Twitter.
• Formal appointment requires resignation of current PM Shmyhal and parliamentary approval.
• Zelensky also plans to appoint Defense Minister Umerov as Ukraine’s U.S. ambassador.
• Cabinet reshuffle expected to intensify in the coming weeks.
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced his intention to nominate Yuliya Svyrydenko, the current First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, as the country’s next Prime Minister. Svyrydenko’s leadership in negotiating a mineral resource development agreement with the United States was highlighted as a key factor in her selection. Zelensky shared the news on Twitter, expressing optimism about the new government’s action plan and future economic collaboration with the U.S. The formal appointment process requires the resignation of current Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and parliamentary approval. Additionally, Zelensky has proposed appointing Defense Minister Rustem Umerov as Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States, signaling a broader cabinet reshuffle in the near future.
