Zelenskyy proposes Naftogaz CEO as Ukraines new prime minister in cabinet reshuffle
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, has proposed Serhii Koretskyi, the CEO of Ukraine’s largest state gas and oil company Naftogaz, as the new prime minister. This comes as part of a broader cabinet reshuffle that includes the expected removal of the current defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov. Additionally, Zelenskyy awarded Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, the Order of Europe.
Zelenskyy announced that he would hold meetings on July 15 with Ukraine's military leadership and Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov to discuss priorities for further work. Among the key priorities, Zelenskyy named improving dialogue between the army and the Ministry of Defense, resolving issues related to territorial recruitment centers, and strengthening air defense. He also emphasized the development of the defense-industrial base to protect Ukraine’s skies and force Russia to end the war or at least achieve a ceasefire.
The proposal of Serhii Koretskyi as the new prime minister follows the resignation of the previous prime minister, Yuliia Svyrydenko, which was supported by the Ukrainian Parliament on July 14. The entire government was dismissed as a result, and the new Cabinet of Ministers is expected to be formed on July 15, with a parliamentary vote scheduled for July 16.
Zelenskyy has not yet decided whether Mykhailo Fedorov will be reappointed as defense minister in the new government. Fedorov’s potential removal has sparked discussions, with some commentators suggesting it could be a setback for the reforms he has initiated. However, others point to tensions between Fedorov and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrsky, as a possible reason for his potential dismissal.
In addition to the domestic political developments, Zelenskyy awarded Ursula von der Leyen the Order of Europe for her outstanding personal merits in supporting Ukraine’s strategic course toward acquiring full membership in the European Union and her significant contribution to helping Ukraine strengthen its resilience in defending its independence and the security of all of Europe. The award was established recently and was officially introduced by a law passed by the Verkhovna Rada on July 14.
The cabinet reshuffle and the award ceremony come at a time when Ukraine is undergoing a strategic realignment, according to Zelenskyy. The changes are expected to address the ongoing war with Russia and prepare the country for the upcoming winter, which is anticipated to be challenging due to potential Russian attacks on civil infrastructure.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is also scheduled to visit Ukraine on July 15 for high-level meetings with Ukrainian leaders, including Zelenskyy, to discuss deepening the strategic partnership and advancing diplomatic efforts toward a just and lasting peace.
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