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title: "Yulia Sviridenko Resigns: Zelenskyy Initiates Government Reset"
description: "Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko has resigned at Zelenskyy's initiative. 🇺🇦 The reason cited is the need to update the Cabinet of Ministers. She is likely to be replaced by the head of \"Naftogaz,\" Serhiy Koretsky, while Sviridenko herself may be offered the post of Ambassador to the USA. 🇺🇸"
date: 2026-07-14T09:04:00.000Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/yulia-sviridenko-resigns-zelenskyy-initiates-government-reset
tags: [yulia-sviridenko, volodymyr-zeleksky, sergey-koretsky, ukraine-government, naftogaz]
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Yulia Sviridenko Resigns: Zelenskyy Initiates Government Reset

![Yulia Sviridenko in an official setting, ready for resignation](https://xab.info/media/2026/07/14/yuliya-sviridenko-podala-v-otstavku-zeruzka-initsirovala-perezagruzku-pravitelstva/yuliya-sviridenko-podala-v-otstavku-zeruzka-initsirovala-perezagruzku-pravitelstva-1.webp)

The Ukrainian political landscape is undergoing significant changes. Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko has officially resigned, citing the need to update the composition of the Cabinet of Ministers. This decision resulted from a direct dialogue with the President of Ukraine, who outlined a course for personnel rotation to strengthen the efficiency of state governance.

### Reasons and Motivation

At a meeting of the relevant committee, Sviridenko explained her position, emphasizing that the initiative comes from the head of state. "This statement was preceded by a conversation with the President of Ukraine, who clearly outlined the need to update the Cabinet of Ministers," the Prime Minister stated. According to her, there are specific areas requiring reinforcement to more effectively implement social and educational policies.

Sviridenko expressed hope for parliamentary support for new candidates who will allow for the necessary "reset" of the government.

### Career Prospects and New Appointments

Immediately following the announcement of the resignation, reports emerged regarding the President's plans for the former Prime Minister. On Sunday, Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his intention to conduct a large-scale government reform and offered Sviridenko a new position. According to sources from RBC-Ukraine and several People's Deputies, the discussion concerns her appointment as the Ambassador of Ukraine to the USA.

However, it should be noted that Yulia Sviridenko herself has not yet given final consent to this offer.

### Who Will Lead the Cabinet?

The question of succession already has a favorite. Serhiy Koretsky, known for his work at "Naftogaz," is considered the likely successor to Sviridenko. It is expected that tomorrow the Prime Minister candidate will hold a meeting with the "Servant of the People" faction to coordinate details, while the vote in the Verkhovna Rada is scheduled for Thursday.

### Fate of the Ministers

According to procedure, the entire government resigns along with the Prime Minister. Nevertheless, most ministers will likely retain their posts. The only exception whose fate remains in question could be the Minister of Defense, Mykhailo Fedorov. Among the possible candidates for this position is the Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ihor Klymenko.

The Committee of the Verkhovna Rada has already supported Sviridenko's resignation statement. The final decision on this matter will be made during the plenary session today.