In Kyiv, preparations for a major overhaul of the government and security structures are gaining momentum. Against this backdrop, a key meeting took place between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko. The main topics of the dialogue were current security challenges and the necessary resources to strengthen the Ministry of Internal Affairs units.

As reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing a statement by the head of state on Telegram, during the conversation, Zelenskyy listened to the minister's report. The President thanked Ihor Klymenko and all personnel of the Ministry of Internal Affairs system for their work under conditions of a full-scale war.

Assessment of law enforcement work

Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that, despite the complexity of the situation and existing problems, the results of the Minister of Internal Affairs' work during the war are significant. The head of state separately noted the contribution of various structures subordinate to the Ministry of Internal Affairs:

  • Rescuers of the State Emergency Service: work daily in communities, eliminate the consequences of Russian strikes, and save lives.
  • National Guard and Border Guard Service: ensure the security of the state.
  • Law enforcement officers: combat crime in the rear.

An important aspect of the meeting was the discussion of challenges requiring immediate state response. The sides worked out in detail issues of additional decisions and the allocation of resources to fulfill the tasks set.

Context of personnel changes

This meeting became part of a series of consultations that the President is conducting with heads of key ministries. Earlier, Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a major update of the executive branch, stating that the country requires new management decisions to strengthen the state.

Before the meeting with Klymenko, the head of state discussed with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal the implementation of agreements with international partners and preparations for the heating season. In parallel, the Verkhovna Rada has already begun naming the names of the first possible candidates for positions in the updated government.