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Ukraine’s prime minister steps down as country ‘is changing its political strategy’

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko resigned Sunday after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reshaped his cabinet at a time when Russia’s occupation of the eastern European country continues.

One Long statement on social mediaZelensky said he and Svyrydenko decided that he needed to implement “personnel changes” to “ensure the implementation of the updated political strategy.”

“We determined that these changes require the renewal of the Council of Ministers,” Zelensky said. [Svyrydenko] “Because of his clear, steady and effective work as Prime Minister and his years of fruitful service in the Ukraine team, I offered him the opportunity to lead a new and important area of relationships with a key partner.”

The Ukrainian president, who remained in office after his term ended due to the Russian invasion declaring martial law in 2022, did not disclose the name of the position he offered to Svyrydenko. He also noted that “there will be changes among the heads of law enforcement agencies” in Ukraine.

Svyrydenko said in a statement on Sunday that he was “grateful” to Zelensky “for his trust and high assessment of the work of our team” during his time in office.

“I am proud to have had the honor of leading the Government during one of the most difficult periods in Ukraine’s modern history,” Svyrydenko said. wrote on social platform X.

“I thank every man and woman who defended the Ukrainian land,” he added. “Our warriors are our strength and the basis of our independence.”

Svyrydenko took office as prime minister in July 2025, after serving as deputy prime minister for economic development and trade for nearly four years. He said in a statement on Sunday that he was “ready to serve the Ukrainian state and fulfill any task aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s position, defending our national interests and bringing a just peace closer.”

On Sunday, Zelensky with Kharkiv mayor Ihor Terekhov, as well as many members of his cabinet. As Zelensky said, Kharkiv is a Ukrainian city Russia attacks every day.

“Ukraine is changing its political strategy,” Zelensky said in his statement announcing the changes. “Each priority area of foreign policy will be assigned to a specific person with significant experience who will be able to implement what we agreed at the leadership level and the expectations of the Ukrainian people.”

Zelensky noted that the “most important” issue to be addressed in the reorganization is the production of Patriot air defense missiles in his country. President Trump, who met with Zelensky earlier this week, gave Ukraine the ability to co-produce missiles; The Ukrainian leader had pressed strongly on this issue due to Russia’s ongoing ballistic attacks.

Russia launched a new attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kiev, on the night between Friday and Saturday. Authorities said on Saturday that six people, including a child, were killed and 29 people were injured in the attacks. Associated Press.

“During the night, Russia launched more than 120 unmanned aerial vehicles and 12 missiles, half of which were ballistic. Our defenders managed to hit most of the targets, but not the ballistic ones,” Zelensky said. wrote on X on SaturdayHe’s talking about the attack.

One person was also killed and three more injured in a Ukrainian attack in southwestern Russia. Russian media reported that Ukraine targeted the Syzran Oil Refinery. The Associated Press reported Sunday.

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