Zelensky named Sergei Kuretsky the most prepared candidate for the post of Prime Minister of Ukraine

Kyiv has determined its priorities before winter

During a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky named the most likely successor to the post of Prime Minister. According to the head of state, this position should be taken by the current head of Naftogaz, Sergei Kuretsky.

Zelensky emphasized that the decision was dictated by the need to prepare the country for the winter period. "We are entering winter, we must prepare. We have been preparing for a long time, but the priorities are clear," the president noted. He added that after all consultations, Kuretsky is the most prepared specialist to manage the Cabinet of Ministers under current conditions.

Plan for forming the new government

According to Zelensky's statement, Sergei Kuretsky should participate in a meeting of the "Servant of the People" faction, where details of forming the new government composition will be discussed. The president also clarified that the process of forming the Cabinet will take place in close coordination with the parliamentary faction.

Question of appointing the Minister of Defense

Separate attention was paid by the head of state to personnel issues in the defense sector. Zelensky stated that the decision regarding the candidate for the new Minister of Defense will be made after consultations with the current head of the ministry, Mykhailo Fedorov, and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrsky.

"Unity is our great strength; we must have one vision in the Ministry of Defense and in our army," the president emphasized. He also noted that a key priority for the new leadership will be the development of the defense industry (DID) to protect the country's sky and compel Russia to cease fire.

Context of the change of power

The announcement of the government update came against the backdrop of Yulia Sviridenko's official departure from the post of Prime Minister. On July 12, she announced her resignation, stating her readiness to continue serving the state. Already on July 14, the Verkhovna Rada supported the resignation of the head of government, which automatically led to the resignation of the entire Cabinet of Ministers.