Key facts
- Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko resigned on July 12.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a government reshuffle.
- Svyrydenko will transition to a new role leading international cooperation.
- The reshuffle is part of a strategic shift in Ukraine's political and foreign policy.
- Changes are also anticipated among heads of law enforcement agencies.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko resigned on July 12, as President Volodymyr Zelensky initiated a government reshuffle to align with a new political strategy. Svyrydenko, who was appointed prime minister in July 2025, is set to lead Ukraine's cooperation efforts with its international partners.
President Zelensky announced the changes via social media, stating that Ukraine is evolving its political strategy and that specific individuals with substantial experience will oversee key foreign policy directions. He indicated that these changes necessitate a renewal of the Cabinet of Ministers and that he had discussed the details with Svyrydenko.