Vice-Minister-President to Head New Ukrainian Administration - Ukraine announces Vice President as Head of the New Administration
In a significant government reshuffle, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Julia Swyrydenko as the Prime Minister of Ukraine. The announcement was made on Telegram, with the change taking place in Kyiv.
Julia Swyrydenko, who previously served as the Vice Prime Minister (Deputy Prime Minister) of Ukraine, steps into her new role with a wealth of experience in government administration and economic policy matters. Her duties have included signing important international agreements, such as those with the U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, and making public statements on economic issues.
Prior to her appointment, Swyrydenko had served as Deputy Prime Minister, a position she held since 2025. However, this marks the first time she will lead the government as the Prime Minister. It is important to note that her appointment is not directly linked to Zelenskyy's initial rise to presidency.
The appointment comes amidst the backdrop of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, an event that has significantly influenced the current government change. Denys Shmyhal, who was the previous Prime Minister of Ukraine, was appointed before the Russian invasion. Shmyhal was not replaced by Swyrydenko, as he stepped down from the position prior to her appointment.
Zelenskyy has tasked Swyrydenko with reorganizing the government, a challenge she is expected to face in the face of ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic challenges. Swyrydenko's leadership is expected to bring fresh perspectives and strategies to steer Ukraine through these challenging times.
References: [1] "Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Julia Swyrydenko discusses economic reforms with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen." Kyiv Post, 2025. [2] "Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Julia Swyrydenko addresses economic issues in public statement." UNIAN, 2025. [4] "Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Julia Swyrydenko: A key figure in the Ukrainian government." BBC News, 2025.
The Commission has also taken steps in politics and general-news, ensuring that the EU's external relations with Central and Eastern European countries, including Ukraine, are maintained. Julia Swyrydenko's leadership as the new Prime Minister of Ukraine is anticipated to bring fresh perspectives and strategies, steering the country through its ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic challenges.
