President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a planned reshuffle of the Cabinet of Ministers and law enforcement agencies, stating he has offered Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko a new position focused on international relations.
– In a statement on Telegram on July 12, Zelensky said he discussed the necessity of updating the government with Svyrydenko to implement a new political strategy. He noted her tenure as Prime Minister and stated he offered her a role leading a new direction in relations with a key partner. Zelensky added that he expects the parliament to process the necessary government replacements.
– The president outlined that internal operations require adjustments to address current challenges. These include increasing support for frontline and border regions, boosting the supply of weapons and drones to the military, and preparing for the winter period.
– The strategy also involves accelerating the transformation of state-owned companies and managing reconstruction agreements with international partners.
– Zelensky also announced structural changes to Ukraine’s foreign policy approach. Specific officials will be appointed to manage priority areas. These areas include defense cooperation with the US, the European anti-ballistic project, European Union integration, relations with neighboring states such as Poland and Hungary, the Middle East and Gulf region, China, and key international organizations.
– Svyrydenko has previously engaged in Ukraine’s diplomatic and defense negotiations. In early June, she led a delegation to Tallinn, meeting with Estonian President Alar Karis and Prime Minister Kristen Michal.
– During that visit, the officials agreed to expand defense cooperation, specifically regarding drone technologies, and discussed Estonia’s contributions to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, EU sanctions, and mechanisms for international tribunals.
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