A major event has occurred in Ukrainian politics: Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko has submitted her resignation. The document has already been received by the Verkhovna Rada, as announced by the parliament speaker, Ruslan Stefanchuk, on his Facebook page. According to him, the question of the resignation will be considered by the deputies in the near future.
End of a Year in Power
Yulia Sviridenko headed the Cabinet of Ministers exactly a year ago — on July 17, 2025. Her appointment became possible following the resignation of Denys Shmyhal, who subsequently joined the new government, taking up the posts of Minister of Defense and Minister of Energy. Before becoming Prime Minister, Sviridenko held the position of First Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, and previously worked as Deputy Head of the President's Office.
Ruslan Stefanchuk thanked the outgoing Prime Minister for her work during an "extremely difficult time for the state." However, the political situation requires changes: on the afternoon of July 12, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a complete change of the Cabinet of Ministers, explaining this by the need to change the country's political strategy.
Who Will Succeed?
The Verkhovna Rada plans to officially accept the resignation on July 14. Meanwhile, sources in the parliament report that the new composition of the government could be approved as early as July 16. The head of Naftogaz, Serhiy Koretsky, is cited as the uncontested candidate for the post of Prime Minister.
Interestingly, Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered Yulia Sviridenko to stay in the team. According to the President, she could head a "new important direction in relations with a key partner." Details of this appointment are not yet disclosed.
Personnel Purge in Law Enforcement Agencies
The update will affect not only the government. Zelenskyy also announced personnel changes in the law enforcement system. This indicates a large-scale restructuring of the executive branch aimed at implementing a new political line.
Thus, Ukraine is entering a new stage of governance, where old personnel are making way for new ones, and the state's strategy is getting a second wind.
